Geraint Romances associated with the "Mabinogion". Its story closely parallels the French writer Chrétien de Troyes's "Erec and Enide". Some scholars feel both works derived from a common lost source, but most believe the Welsh version derives directly or indirectly from Chrétien. In this case, the renowned figure of Geraint would have been added to the story to suit Welsh audiences unfamiliar with Chrétien's protagonist, Erec. "Geraint and Enid" was reworked by Alfred Tennyson into the poems "The Marriage of Geraint" and "Geraint and Enid", part of his "Idylls of the King". The Arthurian character in later works is often referred
Geraint Davies (rugby league) Geraint Davies (rugby league) Geraint Rhys Davies, (born 7 March 1986) is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer of the 2000s and 2010s. A Wales national representative second-row or loose forward, he played in the European Super League for Welsh team, the Crusders. Davies was born in Swansea. Educated at Llandovery College on a rugby scholarship, he began his rugby career in the Llanelli Scarlets academy. Davies signed his first professional contract at 18 for the Crusaders, and later played for them in the European Super League. Davies initially played prop but could also play in the back row.