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Aranrhod

Celtic deity
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Aranrhod is a sky goddess and a symbol of fertility in Welsh mythology, part of the Children of Dôn. She is the mother of twin sons, Dylan (a sea god) and Lleu Llaw Gyffes, with her brother Gwydion. Gwydion, a master of magic and poetry, played a significant role in Lleu's life, acting as his protector and tricking Aranrhod into naming and arming her son. Lleu Llaw Gyffes is considered by many scholars to be analogous to the Irish god Lugus. The mythology surrounding Dôn and her children, including Aranrhod, represents a struggle between the powers of light and darkness or between indigenous gods and invaders.12

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