Pendragon (disambiguation)
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Pendragon
meaning 'head dragon' is used to refer to number of topics:
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Pendragon
Pendragon or Pen Draig, meaning "head dragon" or "chief dragon" , is the name of several traditional Kings of the Britons:...
meaning 'head dragon' is used to refer to number of topics:
People
- Ambrosius AurelianusAmbrosius AurelianusAmbrosius Aurelianus, ; called Aurelius Ambrosius in the Historia Regum Britanniae and elsewhere, was a war leader of the Romano-British who won an important battle against the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century, according to Gildas...
, son of Constantine II of Britain, called "Pendragon" in the Vulgate Cycle - UtherUther PendragonUther Pendragon is a legendary king of sub-Roman Britain and the father of King Arthur.A few minor references to Uther appear in Old Welsh poems, but his biography was first written down by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Historia Regum Britanniae , and Geoffrey's account of the character was used in...
, brother of Aurelius and father of King Arthur - King ArthurKing ArthurKing Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and...
, son of Uther - Arthur Uther PendragonArthur Uther PendragonArthur Uther Pendragon is an English eco-campaigner, neo-druid leader, media personality, and self-declared reincarnation of King Arthur, a name by which he is also known.-Early years:...
, who claims to be the reincarnation of King Arthur - The PendragonsThe PendragonsJonathan and Charlotte Pendragon were an award-winning husband-and-wife team of American illusionists who called their work "physical grand illusion"...
, husband and wife team of illusionists
In fiction:
- Knights of PendragonKnights of PendragonThe Knights of Pendragon was a superhero team published by the Marvel Comics imprint Marvel UK in a self-titled comic from 1990 to 1993, and in the anthology title Overkill. It was written by Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson with art by Gary Erskine...
, a Marvel UK comic during the early 1990s - The Pendragon AdventureThe Pendragon AdventureThe Pendragon Adventure is a young adult series of science fiction/fantasy novels by D. J. MacHale. They follow the chronicles of Bobby Pendragon, a teenager who discovers that he, as well as his two best friends, Mark Dimond and Courtney Chetwynde, must prevent the destruction of the universe.The...
, a series of ten novels by D. J. MacHale- Pendragon: Before the WarPendragon: Before the WarPendragon: Before the War is a set of three novels that expands upon the fictional universe of The Pendragon Adventure by D. J. MacHale. Although MacHale originated the primary series, the first novel of Before the War was written by Carla Jablonski, and the second and third were written by Walter...
, a spin-off series created by D. J. MacHale, written by Walter Scrolls, and Carla Jablonski
- Pendragon: Before the War
- Pendragon CyclePendragon CycleThe Pendragon Cycle is a series of fantasy or semi-historical books based on the Arthurian legend, written by Stephen R. Lawhead. They are:*Taliesin *Merlin *Arthur *Pendragon *Grail...
, a series of fantasy books by Stephen R. Lawead - The Pendragon LegendThe Pendragon LegendThe Pendragon Legend is a 1934 novel by the Hungarian writer Antal Szerb.The book is a philosophical thriller/comedy/murder-mystery/ghost story set first in London and then in Wales...
, a 1933 novel by Hungarian author Antal SzerbAntal SzerbAntal Szerb was a noted Hungarian scholar and writer. He is recognized as one of the major Hungarian literary personalities of the 20th century.-Life and work:... - The Pendragon seriesPendragon (fiction series)For the series written by D. J. MacHale, see The Pendragon Adventure.The Pendragon fiction series was a trade paperback line that offered reprints of "lost" classics of Arthurian fiction, as well as original novels and anthologies. First published by Chaosium, the line was taken over by Green...
, a short-lived trade paperback line of classic Arthurian reprints, as well as original novels and anthologies - Pendragon: Sword of His FatherPendragon: Sword of His FatherPendragon: Sword of His Father is a 2008 Christian historical fantasy film based on the Arthurian legend directed by Chad Burns. It was filmed in five U.S. states, and was released on November 25, 2008...
, a 2008 Christian film - Peter and Lady Pendragon, Diary of a Drug Fiend, Aleister Crowley, 1922
- The Wizard Pendragon, one of Howl's aliases in Howl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving Castle is a young adult fantasy novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, first published in 1986. It won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Book for both children and young adults. In 2004 it was adapted as an Academy Award-nominated animated film by Hayao...
- In the anime Code Geass, Pendragon is the capital of the Holy Britannian Empire.
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- Pendragon (band)Pendragon (band)Pendragon are an English neo-progressive rock band established in 1978 in Stroud, Gloucestershire as Zeus Pendragon by guitarist and vocalist Nick Barrett. The Zeus was dropped before the band started recording as the members decided it was too long to look good on a t-shirt...
, a British progressive rock band - Pendragon (role-playing game)Pendragon (role-playing game)Pendragon, or King Arthur Pendragon, is a role-playing game in which players take the role of knights performing chivalric deeds in the tradition of Arthurian legend. It was originally written by Greg Stafford and published by Chaosium, then was acquired by Green Knight Publishing, who in turn...
- Pendragon CastlePendragon CastlePendragon Castle is a ruin located in Mallerstang dale, Cumbria, close to the hamlet of Outhgill, at It stands in an atmospheric spot, above a bend in the river Eden, overlooked by Wild Boar Fell to the south-west and Mallerstang Edge to the east.-Legend:...
in Cumbria, built by Uther Pendragon according to legend - Pendragon PLCPendragon PLCPendragon PLC is a multi-national operator of franchised motorcar dealerships in the United Kingdom with international outlets in the United States. This member of the Pendragon Group focuses on a variety of luxury cars marketed under the Stratstone name which include Porsche, Ferrari, and BMW....
, a UK car dealership chain - Pendragon RecordsPendragon RecordsPendragon Records was a short-lived American industrial and electronic music record label that was founded in 1997 by Irish expatriate Colm O'Connor. The label was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pendragon released a total of 25 albums from artists based in the United States, Canada, and...
, a record label - Pendragon, the County College (Lancaster University) magazine