Mywnoawr

Mywnoawr
   In Celtic myth the possessor of a chariot which would take the user wherever he wanted to go. This vehicle, which was one of the treasures of Britain, would appear to have belonged to Manannán, who was known in Wales as Manawydan, an alternative rendering of Mywnoawr.

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  • Morgan Mywnoawr —    In Celtic myth the possessor of a chariot which would take the user wherever he wanted to go. This vehicle, which was one of the treasures of Britain, would appear to have belonged to Manannán, who was known in Wales as Manawydan, an… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Manannán —    In Celtic myth the son of Llyr, the sea god of the Celts. He had a self propelled ship called ‘Wave Sweeper,’ and a horse called ‘Splendid Mane’. His wife, whom he deserted, was Fand. He returned to her after he had appealed to Cú Chulainn for …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Manawydan —    A name by which Manannán was known in Wales. It is probably another version of the Morgan Mywnoawr whose magic chariot was one of the treasures of Britain. While he was at the wars with his brother Brân, Caswallawn succeeded in getting… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Treasures —    a) Of the Aesir,    b) of Britain,    c) of the Tuatha,    d) other.    In European myth certain material objects are recorded as having formed part of the treasures of the Aesir, of the British, of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and of other races.… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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