Arawn
Arawn in Welsh tradition
In Lady Charlotte Guest's 1877 English Mabinogion, Arawn is named as a king of Annwvyn. He offers Pwyll friendship in return for help against Hafgan. When they meet again, Arawn restores Pwyll's form and returns to his court.
SourceThe Mabinogion (Lady Charlotte Guest translation, 1877): Pwyll, Prince of Dyved, pp. 339–340· The Mabinogion (Lady Charlotte Guest translation, 1877): Pwyll, Prince of Dyved, p. 343
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Who is Arawn?
In Lady Charlotte Guest's 1877 English Mabinogion, Arawn is named as a king of Annwvyn.
Where Arawn is mentioned
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Stories elsewhere on MythSource that mention Arawn, each on that figure’s page.
- Gwydion's swine deception and conflict with Pryderi · on Gwydion ap Dôn
- Pwyll and Arawn: exchange, contest and return · on Pwyll Pendefig Dyfed
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