Ganelon

Ganelon is a character from the medieval French epic poem "The Song of Roland," which is part of the larger tradition of chanson de geste. He is portrayed as a traitor who betrays his step-nephew Roland, leading to a disastrous battle for the Frankish forces against the Saracens. Ganelon's actions symbolize treachery and the moral complexities of loyalty and honor in warfare. His name has become synonymous with betrayal in literature and culture, representing the ultimate act of deception within a trusted community.