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Llyr

Llyr

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A Welsh god connected with the sea, like the Irish god Lir
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Llyr is often depicted as a mighty figure in ancient Welsh stories.

Examples

  • Who is Llyr?

  • Scholars often compare the legends of Llyr with those of his Irish counterpart, Lir.

  • In Welsh mythology, Llyr is revered as a powerful sea god.

  • The tales of Llyr and his children are central to medieval Welsh literature.

  • Llyr is a god.

  • In the tale of Prydain, Llyr is revered as the god of the sea.

  • According to legend, Llyr is the father of Manawydan, a significant character in Welsh mythology.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Llyr is a Welsh name for a sea god and is related to the Irish Lir, probably coming from an old Celtic word for the 'sea'. So, think of Llyr as the 'sea' made into a person, which explains why he is a powerful father figure in ocean stories.