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Arianrhod () is a figure in Welsh mythology who plays her most important role in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi. She is the daughter of Dôn and the sister of Gwydion and Gilfaethwy; the Welsh Triads give her father as Beli Mawr. In the Mabinogi her uncle Math ap Mathonwy is the King of Gwynedd, and during the course of the story she gives birth to two sons, Dylan ail Don and Lleu Llaw Gyffes, through magical means.

Key facts

Deity.type
Welsh
Deity.name
Arianrhod
Deity.deity_of
The sky and the stars
Deity.member_of
Three Beautiful Maidens of Britain
Deity.cult_center
Wales
Deity.planet
Moon
Deity.symbol
Silver wheel
Deity.consort
Math fab Mathonwy by proxy
Deity.parents
Dôn and Beli Mawr
Deity.siblings
Penarddun, Amaethon, Gilfaethwy, Gofannon, Gwydion, and Nudd
Deity.offspring
Dylan ail Don and Lleu Llaw Gyffes
Deity.gender
Female

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Mabinogion
  • In other sources
  • Etymology
  • In popular culture
  • Notes
  • References

Arianrhod () is a figure in Welsh mythology who plays her most important role in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi. She is the daughter of Dôn and the sister of Gwydion and Gilfaethwy; the Welsh Triads give her father as Beli Mawr. In the Mabinogi her uncle Math ap Mathonwy is the King of Gwynedd, and during the course of the story she gives birth to two sons, Dylan ail Don and Lleu Llaw Gyffes, through magical means.

==Mabinogion==

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