Teyrnon Twry Bliant

Teyrnon Twry Bliant
   In Celtic myth the ruler of that part of Wales lying between the Wye and the Usk, said to have been the best man in the world, who adopted the son of Rhiannon, who had been kidnapped, giving the name of Gwri, ‘He of the Golden Hair’. He subsequently restored the child to its parents and it was named Pryderi.

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  • Rhiannon —    In Celtic myth the daughter of Heyfeydd the Old, and wife of Pwyll, prince of Dyved. At the birth of her son the child was stolen and she was suspected of murdering it and had to do penance for seven years for this. This child, however, had… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Gwri —    ‘He of the Golden Hair’, the name given to Pryderi, the son of Rhiannon by his adopted father Teyrnon Twry Bliant …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Pryderi —    In Celtic myth the son of Pwyll and Rhiannon who was kidnapped at birth and brought up by Teyrnon Twry Bliant. He was called Gwri ‘he of the golden hair.’ He married Kicva and was one of the seven survivors of the fight between Brân and… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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