Arawn

proper noun

Meaning

A mythical figure from Welsh folklore serving as the ruler of the realm of the dead or the Otherworld.

Examples

The legend of Arawn describes his initial encounter with Pwyll in the forests of Dyfed.
Scholars often compare the character of Arawn to other psychopomps found in Celtic traditions.

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Arawn

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈær.aʊn/

Definition

A mythical figure from Welsh folklore serving as the ruler of the realm of the dead or the Otherworld.

Examples

The legend of Arawn describes his initial encounter with Pwyll in the forests of Dyfed.
Scholars often compare the character of Arawn to other psychopomps found in Celtic traditions.

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