Branwen

For other uses, see Branwen (disambiguation).
Christopher Williams, Branwen, 1915

Branwen, Daughter of Llŷr is a major character in the Second Branch of the Mabinogi, which is sometimes called the "Mabinogi of Branwen" after her.

Branwen is a daughter of Llŷr[1] and Penarddun. She is married to Matholwch, King of Ireland, but the marriage does not bring peace.[2]

  1. ^ Cotterell, Arthur (2006). The Encyclopedia of Mythology. Anness Publishing Ltd. p. 109.
  2. ^ Monaghan, Patricia (2004). The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore. Facts on File, Inc. p. 56. ISBN 0-8160-4524-0.