Tag: Welsh mythology
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Overview Arawn is recognized as the Welsh sovereign of Annwn, the Otherworld featured prominently in the Mabinogi tales. Renowned for his prowess in hunting and magic, particularly shapeshifting, his significance is largely associated with Pwyll, the Lord of Dyfed. Etymology The name Arawn is thought to stem from a Welsh variation of the Hebrew name…
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Rhiannon holds a significant place in the early narratives and myths of Britain, particularly in the Mabinogi. These tales were compiled during the 12th and 13th centuries from earlier oral traditions by Welsh writers of the medieval era. Rhiannon is recognized as the Celtic goddess associated with the moon, and her name translates to ‘Divine…