Fallen King

4 books featuring this archetype

The Fallen King signifies failed sovereignty—through injustice, neglect, or hubris. His decline warns of political and moral disorder.

The Romance of Tristan and Iseult cover

The Romance of Tristan and Iseult

Joseph Bédier

1900 CE

Germanic, French

Ragnars saga loðbrókar cover

Ragnars saga loðbrókar

Anonymous

1270-1300 CE

Germanic, Norse

Hrólfs saga kraka cover

Hrólfs saga kraka

Anonymous

1200-1300 CE

Germanic, Norse

Þiðreks saga cover

Þiðreks saga

Anonymous

1250 CE

Germanic, Norse