1) French folklore 
Veillantif (French), Vegliantin, Vegliantino or Brigliadoro (Italian) is the name of Roland the paladin`s trustworthy and swift horse in the stories derived from the chansons de geste. The French name comes from an expression meaning `vigilant`. Veillantif is first mentioned in the Song of Roland (v2032; laisse 151). The Italian name Vegliantin......