Parole chiave
- Chapalu,
- Cath Palug,
- Arthurian Romances,
- Arthurian Names,
- King Arthur in Cathedral of Otranto
Abstract
The article examines the possible etymologies of the name Chapalu, a fantastic animal mentioned in the Arthurian romances, which is already in the texts of medieval Welsh Literature. After reviewing the various occurrences, the article concludes in favor of a generic name, which came to indicate a proper name, possibly designating a lynx.