Zaratras

Zaratras (ザラトラス) was known as the Great Holy Knight and was once the strongest in the order before his death ten years prior to the beginning of Nanatsu no Taizai. He is the father of the Holy Knight, Gilthunder.

Appearance
Zaratras was a man with with long shoulder length hair.

Armor
He wore a suit armor with the symbol of the Holy Knight on him. He also wore a cloak or cape.

Personality
Nothing is known about Zaratras' personality.

History
10 years ago, Zaratras was found dead by the Seven Deadly Sins.

Forest of White Dreams Arc
Meliodas mentions that they found him dead when they entered the castle, where they had been summoned to meet with him. Later, his son, Gilthunder, mentions that the reason he wants to kill the Seven Deadly Sins is for avenging his father's death and also for proving that he has surpassed him.

Abilities/Equipment
Zaratras was once called the strongest Holy Knight before he was killed.

Gilthunder
Zaratras is Gilthunder's father. It is unknown what kind of relationship they had but since Gilthunder wants revenge for his death, it can be assumed that they has a good father-son relationship.