King Lot

King Lot, or Lothian, is a figure in Arthurian legends and also Scottish history.

In Scottish history, King Lot ruled of the Goddodin, a people residing in what is now south-east Scotland. He ruled from Traprain Law, a 221 meter high hill near East Lothian, Scotland. It is hard to judge the validity of any claims made about King Lot, and other historic figures, as all written accounts could have been altered or made up by the author. Despite this, many still believe that King Lot was the father of Theneva, mother of Saint Mungo, who became the patron saint and legendary founder of Glasgow.

In terms of Arthurian legend, King Lot is unique in the sense that his story is relatively unchanged through the various writers and cycles of mythology. He is reputed to be the brother in-law of King Arthur. He is the father of Mordred, the character who fatally wounded King Arthur.

There are variations in the story of King Lot. In some accounts he battles with Arthur alongside other kings, but looses, finally having his lands taken by Arthur. In other accounts he reconciles his differences with Arthur and becomes one of his most loyal supporters.