Pryderi

Celtic deity

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Pryderi is a central figure in the Welsh collection of tales known as The Four Branches of the Mabinogi. He appears in all four branches, providing a loose unity to the narratives. Pryderi is the son of Pwyll, king of Dyfed, and the fairy princess Rhiannon. His story involves supernatural abduction shortly after birth, his eventual restoration, and his succession to his father's rule. Pryderi is also associated with Llyr, a Celtic deity linked to the sea, and is involved in the adventures of Llyr's children, Bran and Manawydan. The tales themselves are rooted in Celtic myth and folklore, with elements of courtly romance.1234

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Pwyll
She bore him a son, Pryderi, who was abducted by Gwawl. Pryderi was later restored to his parents and succeeded Pwyll as ruler both in Dyfed and Annwn. In Arthurian legend, Pwyll’s caldron became the Holy Grail, and Pwyll appeared as Pelles, the keeper of the Grail.
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She bore him a son, Pryderi, who was abducted by Gwawl. Pryderi was later restored to his parents and succeeded Pwyll as ruler both in Dyfed and Annwn. In Arthurian legend, Pwyll’s caldron became the Holy Grail, and Pwyll appeared as Pelles, the keeper of the Grail.
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Llyr
…survivors, among them Manawydan and Pryderi, son of Pwyll. Manawydan married Pryderi’s mother, Rhiannon, and was thereafter closely associated with them.
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…survivors, among them Manawydan and Pryderi, son of Pwyll. Manawydan married Pryderi’s mother, Rhiannon, and was thereafter closely associated with them.
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