Which character did Richard Burbage play that is derived from the legend of Leir of Britain?
King Lear King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all. Derived from the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king, the play has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, with the title role coveted by many of the world's most accomplished actors.
Hellawes (sorceress) The sorceress Hellawes is a minor character in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation of Arthurian legends "Le Morte d'Arthur", a treacherous magician whom Sir Lancelot encounters in his pursuit of a holy sword or cloth (the talisman needed to heal his wounded liegeman, Meliot of Logres).