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A-Z Directory of the Mabinogi (G-Ll)

Combined listings of Characters, Places, Scholars, Themes, Theories. Some key books listed but for publications see The Mabinogi Bibliography. See also Timeline.

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Gantz, Jeffrey	1976-	Trans. The Mabinogion Thematic structure (S)
Gilfaethwy		m. [4] Gwynedd. His brother Gwydion arranges a war so that Gilfaethwy can rape the virgin Goewin.
Glifieu Eil Taran		m.[2] One of the Seven Survivors of the Irish War; also Manawydan, Pryderi, Taliesin, Ynawg, Gruddyeu ap Muriel, Heilyn ap Gwyn Hen.
Goewin ferch Pebin		f. [4] Gwynedd. High status virgin footholder to Math, raped by Gilfaethwy. She reports to Math who marries her in compensation.
Gofannon ap Dôn		m. [4] Gwynedd. Smith god. Brother of Gwydion, Gilfaethwy, Arianrhod. Uncle of Dylan who he kills.
Green, Miranda	1991-	Myths, goddesses.
Groom		m. [1] Dyfed. Pwyll tells his groom to saddle his horse so as to pursue Rhiannon.
Gronw Pebyr		m. [4] Gwynedd. Lover of Blodeuedd, a noble, plots with her to murder her husband Lleu. Succeeds, but Gwydion rescues Lleu who kills Gronw.
Gruddyeu ap Muriel		m.[2] One of the Seven Survivors or the Irish War; also Manawydan, Pryderi, Glifieu Eil Taran, Taliesin, Ynawg, Heilyn ap Gwyn Hen.
Gruffydd, William John	1912-55	Mythological reconstr. Rhiannon 1953 Irish dominance, Pryderi hero (WJG)
Charlotte Guest	1838-1877	First complete publ. orig. bilingual. Arthurian romance inspired.
Gwawl ap Clud		m. [1] Dyfed. Princely noble, suitor to Rhiannon, rival to Pwyll, unsuccessful.
Gwawl's company		m.f. [1] Dyfed. Pwyll greets Gwawl's company of men and women present at the second wedding feast.
Gwern ap Matholwch		m. [2] Ireland. Son of Branwen & Matholwch, becomes heir to Britain & Ireland as infant but Efnysien his uncle murders him.
Gŵri Gwallt Euryn		m. [1] Gwent. 'Gwri Golden hair'. Childhood name of Pryderi, son of Rhiannon & Pwyll, adopted by Teyrnon & Lady of Gwent.
Gwydion ap Dôn		m. [4] Gwynedd. Brother of Arianrhod, enchanter, foster father of Lleu. Villain of Fourth Branch, contests with Arianrhod, wins twice loses third. Constructs Blodeuedd. Rescues Lleu.

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Hafgan		m. [1] Rival king of Annwfn, enemy of Arawn. Pwyll vanquishes him in political duel.
Hamp, Eric	1972-99	Dating Archaism
Hawks		Birds. [1] Noted as valuable gifts between Annwfn & Dyfed to cement their alliance,
Heilyn ap Gwyn Hen		m.[2] One of the Seven Survivors or the Irish War; also Manawydan, Pryderi, Glifieu Eil Taran, Taliesin, Ynawg, Gruddyeu ap Muriel.
Hemming, Jessica	1993-	First Branch, Ami Amile, Rhiannon, colours Otherworld, aka Hooker
Herald		m. [1] A herald announces the purpose and terms of a duel 1) Pwyll- Hafgan in Annwfn. 2) Pryderi- Gwydion.
*Horse*		Horse 1) Large, pale horse ridden by Arawn the enchanter king, Dyfed. 2) Horses noted as valuable gifts of alliance Annwfn-Dyfed. 3) Enchanted, large, noble steed which Rhiannon rides to court Pwyll (Dyfed). Anomalous speed, cannot be reached by 3 fast horses, incl. Pwyll's. 4) Teyrnon's mare foals but they are abducted (Gwent). [1] 5) Efnysien mutilates Matholwch's horses as dishonour to cause strife, Bendigeidfran replaces them. (Gwynedd) [2]
*Hound*		Dog. See Cwn Annwfn; Hounds (Pwyll, Annwfn gifts, Pryderi); Puppies; Staghound bitch.
*Hounds*		Dogs. Pwyll takes his hunting hounds to Glyn Cuch to hunt, meets Arawn. Hounds are valuable gifts in the Annwfn-Dyfed alliance.[1] Pryderi ensures family survival in the Devastation of Dyfed via hounds; pursues hounds into tower of captivity, following Boar. [3]
Hughes, Ian	1992-	Many works all Branches, context, language. Tripartite structure
Hychdin Hir		m. [4] Gwynedd. Son of Gwydion & Gilfaethwy as boar & sow, adopted by Mâth
Byddwn		m. [4] Gwynedd. Son of Gwydion & Gilfaethwy as stag & hind, adopted by Mâth
Hyfaidd Hen		m. [1] Father of Rhiannon, presides at her wedding feasts, with her, gives legal advice.
Hyfaidd's Court		m.f. [1] Explicitly mentioned at the final stage of Rhiannon and Pwyll's wedding feast.
Byfaidd Hir		m. [2] Britain. Messenger of Bendigeidfran, one of the Seven Survivors of the Irish War.
Irish Warriors		m. [2] Irish warriors hide in flour bags to ambush the British. Efnysien kills them by crushing their heads.
Jackson, Kenneth	1951-74	International Popular Tale 1963 applied Aarne Thompson tale analysis
Jones, Gwyn	1946-93	Trans. (+Thomas Jones) 1948 First popular since Guest. Many works.
Jones, R. M.	1981-	Structural analysis (S)
Jones, Thomas	1946-82	Trans. (+Gwyn Jones) 1948 First popular since Guest. Many works
Kapphahn, Kris	2010-	Social context, gender, warriors
Koch, John T.	1985-	Many works. Iron Age, myth, social context. Encyclopedia many articles 2006

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'Lady of Gwent'		f. [1] Gwent. Unnamed wife of Teyrnon, advises him in all matters, adopts Gwri/ Pryderi.
Lewis, Saunders	1923-75	Dating 12thC crit Charles-Edwards. Playwright. Political activist.
Loomis, Roger Sherman	1928-53	Arthurian, Grail, Irish influence
Loth, Joseph Marie	1889-1929	Trans. Guest text to French, first trans into 3rd language.
Luft, Diana	2010-	Welsh Renaissance, esp. 18thC
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Llassar Llaes Gyfnewid		m. [2] Ireland, Britain. Husband of Cymidei, guardian of Cauldron, emigrates to Britain. Craftsman in leather.
Lleu Llaw Gyffes		m. [4] Rejected son of Arianrhod, adopted by Gwydion his uncle. Marries Blodeuedd, murdered by his wife and her lover. Survives as eagle, reclaimed by Gwydion.
Lloyd, Elizabeth	1911	Mabinogion as Literature, mentored by Anwyl
Lloyd-Morgan, Ceridwen	1981-	Triadic structure. gender, violence
Llwyd		m. [3] Enchanter friend of Gwawl, attempts to avenge him. Creates Devastation for Dyfed, traps Pryderi & Rhiannon. Manawydan captures his wife, the Mouse Lady, uses her to negotiate restitution.
Llŷr		m. [2] Father of Branwen, Bendigeidfran, Manawydan

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