What does the Green Knight reveal his true name to be at the end of the poem?
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Correct answer: Bertilak de Hautdesert
After the challenge is over, the Green Knight reveals he is actually the lord of the castle Gawain just left. He explains that his transformation was achieved through the magic of Morgan le Fay.
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