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Matholwch

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[ma-thoh-lookh] / mæˈθoʊ lʊx /

noun

  1. a legendary king of Ireland and the husband of Branwen.


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And tidings came to Bendigeid Vran that Matholwch was quitting the court without asking leave, and messengers were sent to enquire of him wherefore he did so. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 3 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

And the next morning they paid Matholwch the horses as long as the trained horses lasted. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 3 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

And they came with these tidings unto Matholwch, saying that the horses were disfigured, and injured so that not one of them could ever be of any use again. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 3 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

Then the feasting began, and peace and concord reigned, and Matholwch laid down the sovranty of Ireland, which was conferred on the boy Gwern.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

For Matholwch has given the kingdom of Ireland to Gwern the son of Matholwch, thy nephew and thy sister’s son. 

From The Mabinogion Vol. 3 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

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