Gwydion
Sign in to saveGwydion fab Dôn () is a magician in of Welsh mythology, appearing most prominently in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, which focuses largely on his relationship with his young nephew, Lleu Llaw Gyffes. He also appears prominently in the Welsh Triads, the Book of Taliesin and the Stanzas of the Graves.
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- Character.name
- Gwydion fab Dôn
- Character.image
- Gwydion Conquers Pryderi.jpeg
- Character.caption
- Gwydion slays Pryderi in single combat. Image by E. Wallcousins.
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Article
9 sectionsContents
- Mythological exploits
- War with the South
- Birth of Lleu
- The ''tynghedau'' of Arianrhod
- Lleu's death and resurrection
- The Battle of the Trees
- Other traditions
- Gwydion in other media
- References
Gwydion fab Dôn () is a magician in of Welsh mythology, appearing most prominently in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, which focuses largely on his relationship with his young nephew, Lleu Llaw Gyffes. He also appears prominently in the Welsh Triads, the Book of Taliesin and the Stanzas of the Graves.
The name Gwydion may be interpreted as "Born of Trees".