Comments for ISEULT:

In some versions of the story of Isolde and Tristan, Iseult, rather than being an alternative spelling for Isolde, is a character in her own right. She is a noblewoman who bears a striking resemblance to Isolde, so Tristan marries her to try and forget about Isolde. But on his deathbed he calls for Isolde, and Iseult, jealous that her husband loves another better than her, tells him that Isolde is not coming and he dies instantly from grief. Isolde, having heard she missed Tristan's last moments, dies of a broken heart soon after.

-- hana  3/21/2006

In Ireland, we pronounce the name Iseult, Isold, Isolde, Ysolde as "EE-salt" - without regard to it's spelling. Never "EE-sult". Thank you for your time.

-- deskavanagh  5/26/2006

This is not an overly famous reference, but Iseult is a major character in Kate Forsyth's Witches of Eileanan series. She is inclined towards being a warrior, while her twin Isabeau is drawn to the path of the sorceress.

-- Rhapsody  8/17/2006

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