OLWEN

Meaning of OLWEN in English

Olwen BrE AmE ˈɒl wen -wɪn, § -wən AmE ˈɑːl- —Welsh [ ˈɔl wen ]

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OLWEN — /ol"wen/ , n. Welsh Legend. a princess, the daughter of Ysbaddaden Chief-giant.
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KULHWCH AND OLWEN — Welsh Culhwch Ac Olwen (c. 1100), Welsh prose work that is one of the earliest-known Arthurian romances. It is a …
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MABINOGION — Collection of 11 medieval Welsh tales based on mythology, folklore, and heroic legends. The tales have multiple authors and are …
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YSBADDADEN CHIEF-GIANT — /is ba dhad"n cheef"juy'euhnt/ , Welsh Legend. the father of Olwen.
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MABON — [Celtic] Mabon son of Modron ("young man" son of "mother goddess") was a hunter-god. He was stolen from his mother …
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GWALCHMEI — [Arthurian] Hero of Welsh legend found in Culhwch and Olwen, the triads and other sources. He is courteous and eloquent …
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BEDIVERE, SIR — [Arthurian] One of Arthur's primary companions in Welsh literature, second in prominence only to Cai (Kay). His name is mentioned …
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