Arianrhod
9.9
A Celtic goddess in Welsh stories who is beautiful and mother of Dylan and Lleu
- proper noun
- Literature
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Arianrhod
- The beautiful goddess Arianrhod holds a significant place in Welsh folklore.
Examples
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In Welsh mythology, Arianrhod is celebrated as a goddess known for her extraordinary beauty.
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It is overlooked by the Aran Mountains—a place-name derived from Arianrhod, Don's daughter.
Academic text (1999) -
Many stories depict Arianrhod as the mother of Dylan and Lleu Llaw Gyffes in ancient Celtic tales.
Synonyms
9.9
A Celtic goddess who is the mother of Dylan and is connected to the moon and stars in Welsh myths
is identical but also mother of Dylan and Lleu Llaw Gyffes
Surface Forms
Arianrhod main
Etymology
Arianrhod comes from old Welsh parts arian and rhod, meaning 'silver' and 'wheel'. Imagine a goddess with a shining silver wheel, and that image explains why she is known for beauty and for the wheel in Welsh myth.
