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Celtic Wales - Gods and Heroes
Arianrhod |
goddess whose name means "silver wheel" (i.e., the moon)
Blodeuwedd |
a maiden of flowers created to be the wife of Lleu Llaw Gyffes
Branwen |
the daughter of Llyr
Dewi |
god who was represented by the Red Dragon, which has become the emblem of Wales
Don |
mother goddess; the Welsh equivalent of the Irish Danu
Govannon |
god of smiths & metalworkers
Gwynn ap Nudd |
god of the Underworld
Lleu Llaw Gyffes |
god who is the Welsh equivalent of the Irish
Lugh
Llyr |
god of the sea
Mabon |
this son of Modron was a warrior
Math ap Mathonwy |
god of sorcery
Modron |
goddess whose name means "divine mother"
Pryderi |
son of Pwyll and Rhiannon
Pwyll |
he was the Prince of Dyfed and a hero in the
Mabinogion
Rhiannon |
the wife of Pwyll
Taliesin |
a renown bard whose name means "shining brow"
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Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
This book is a great source for information about Celtic mythology! Described as both a "who's who" and a "what's what", this reference book features entries on the important gods, heroes, and other characters from Celtic myth and legend.
The Bibliography
If you want more recommended resources for information about Celtic myths, visit the books section - it lists books about mythology, art, literature, and more.