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'''Kilydd''', in the [[Middle Welsh]] prose tale [[Culhwch and Olwen]], is the son of Prince Kelyddon, husband to [[Goleuddydd]], and the father of the hero [[Culhwch]]. When Goleuddydd dies after giving birth to Culhwch, Kilydd hears about another woman, the wife of King Doged. Kilydd slays Doged and procures his lands and family, marrying the widow, who becomes Culhwch's hated stepmother. |
'''Kilydd''', in the [[Middle Welsh]] prose tale ''[[Culhwch and Olwen]]'' included in the [[Mabinogion]], is the son of Prince Kelyddon, husband to [[Goleuddydd]], and the father of the hero [[Culhwch]]. When Goleuddydd dies after giving birth to Culhwch, Kilydd hears about another woman, the wife of King Doged. Kilydd slays Doged and procures his lands and family, marrying the widow, who becomes Culhwch's hated stepmother. |
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Revision as of 01:45, 25 October 2005
Kilydd, in the Middle Welsh prose tale Culhwch and Olwen included in the Mabinogion, is the son of Prince Kelyddon, husband to Goleuddydd, and the father of the hero Culhwch. When Goleuddydd dies after giving birth to Culhwch, Kilydd hears about another woman, the wife of King Doged. Kilydd slays Doged and procures his lands and family, marrying the widow, who becomes Culhwch's hated stepmother.
External links
- Text of Culhwch and Olwen, translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.