Llew Llaw Gyffes

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Noun1.Llew Llaw Gyffes - son of Gwydion and Arianrhod; supported by magic of Gwydion; cursed by Arianrhod
Celtic deity - a deity worshipped by the Celts
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The bird-like shape on the right and, indeed, the work's title, evoke the well-known Mabinogi tale of Lleu Llaw Gyffes transforming into an eagle on being struck by a spear thrown by Gronw Bebr as he stood with one foot on the side of a trough and the other on a goat.
"He is eager to see his nephew, Lleu Llaw Gyffes settle down happily, so he decides to create a wife for him, Blodeuwedd - the girl created from flowers.
Yn chwedl Math fab Mathonwy daw Lleu Llaw Gyffes a'i wraig, Blodeuwedd, i fyw ym Mur Castell (Tomen y Mur heddiw, sef y castell Rhufeinig ger Maentwrog).
He is also know as and associated with: Lug (Continental), Llew, Lugos (Gallic), Lleu Llaw Gyffes (The Lion of the Sure/Long Hand in Welsh), Ildanach and Lugh Lamhfada (Lugh of the Long Arm/Hand).