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Arawn

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[ahr-oun] / ˈɑr aʊn /

noun

Welsh Mythology.
  1. the lord of Annwfn.


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He faces off against the evil Arawn and in true quest-fashion, acquires a motley group of friends, including the brave Princess Eilonwy, all against the backdrop of Welsh-inspired mythology.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2022

They saw neither Huntsmen nor gwythaints, and they made little attempt at concealment; for, as the bard had said, the forces of Arawn sought the Crochan and not a pitiful band of stragglers.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

“Among them, the Cauldron-Born, who serve Arawn as warriors.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

“And with King Arawn, Lord of Annuvin,’’-Dallben said.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

“We couldn’t expect you to pay as much as Arawn did,” replied Orddu, “but we’re sure you can find something to offer in exchange. Oh, shall we say...the North Wind in a bag?”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

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