Cabal
aka 'Caval', 'Cavall', reputed to be the favourite hound of 'King Arthur's'.
Cader Idris
The name given to the legendary Welsh giant, 'Cader' meaning chair, 'Idris' being the actual name of the giant. Spending the night is this chair was said to turn the person either towards writing poetry, or it would send a person mad.
Cadoc
Monk of the early Celtic Church (fourth-century), believed to have been one of the Guardians of the 'Holy Grail' (See Grail) together with 'Illytd' (See Illytyd) (See Mystical-WWW : Dates, 25 September for more information on Cadoc).
Cador
'Duke of Cornwall', England. Father of 'Constantine'. Reputed to be the brother of 'Tegan-guignier'.
Cadwellon
Little is known of this character although he is known to have been a Druid, and thought to be the father of 'Merlin' (See Merlin).
Cadwy
In some legends Cadwy is reputed to be the son of 'Gereint' (See Gereint).
Caelia
Described as a 'Faerie Queen', Caelia is described as having been a lover of 'Tom O`Lincoln' (See Tom O'Lincoln) according to a nineteenth-century collection of English prose romances edited by 'WJ Thomas'. The mother of the 'Faery Knight' (See Faery Knight).
Caerleon -on-Usk
The 'City of the Three Kings'. (See Camelot).
Caer Sidi
'The Four-cornered castle' mentioned in many of the Grail Quests (See Grail) being the home of the 'Grail King' (See Grail King), and in ancient legends of the place that is entered to find the spoils of 'Annwn' (See Annwn).
Caintigerna
Mother of 'Mongan' (See Mongan) by 'Manannan' (See Manannan). Wife of 'Fiachna'.
Cairenn
Concubine to 'Eochu Muigmedon, King of Tara'. Mother of 'Niall' (See Niall). Irish origin.
Calidore
aka 'The Beloved', depicted as a most loving Knight who was the lover of 'Pastorella' in Elizabethan Arthurian romances by Edmund Spenser's (See Spenser) 'Faerie Queene, Book 6'. The nature of this Knight is said to reflect 'Sir Philip Sidney'.
Calydon
The name given to a forest in the north of England in Arthurian legend.
Camber
Reputed to be the second son of the mythical 'Brutus' (See Brutus). The naming of 'Wales' aka 'Cambria' has been suggested to be named after Camber.
Camille
Little is known of this character from Arthurian romance except that she was said to be a Saxon, and a sorceress. The focus of her story tells how she desires 'Arthur' (See Arthur) for herself. She kidnaps him but after he is rescued by 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) Camille is said to have taken her own life.
Camlan
aka 'Camelon'. 'The Battle of Camlan' has been said to be 'Arthur's' last battle, where he was mortally wounded by 'Mordred ' (See Mordred). This battle can be said to have signalled the end of the glorious years of the Arthurian court and the Knights of the Round Table (See Arthur).
Camlan is then the inferred location not only of Arthur's death but also where most of the legendary 'Knights of the Round Table' were killed. There are many places that are reputed to be the location of his last battle. Some believe the battle took place at Camelford, Somerset (UK) although Cambogianna aka Birdoswald and a place called Slaughter Bridge in Cornwall (UK) are also named as other contenders. Unfortunately we will probably never really know now, as many old texts have been lost and later texts are merely interpretations and/or corruption's of the original writings and/or legends.
Caradoc
aka 'Cradock', 'King Caradoc', husband of 'Ysaive' (See Ysaive), the only lady in the Queen's train who could wear 'the mantle of matrimonial fidelity' (See Mantle of Faithful Wives). Caradoc was a Knight of the Round Table and it is thought that his character within the Arthurian legend may have been based on that of the historical 'Caractacus', a British King, who was known to have been taken prisoner in AD51 in Rome.
Carantoc
Monk of the early Celtic Church, believed to have met the young 'King Arthur' (See Arthur) at Bridgwater Bay, Somerset, for full story read Mystical-WWW : Dates, 16 May.
Castle Dore
Believed to be the home of 'King Mark of Cornwall' (See Mark).
Castle Terabil
Meaning 'Castle Terrible' aka 'Dunheved Castle'. This castle in Arthurian legend is believed to have stood in Cornwall, England at Launceston with an incredibly high keep and walls three times as deep as any other.
Caswallawn
Known to have loved 'Fflur' (See Fflur). He is said to have worn the 'Mantle of Arthur' (See Mantle of Arthur) to enchant Britain, a coat that provided him with a veil of invisibility. It was considered to be one of the 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain) for which Arthur journeyed to 'Annwn' (See Annwn) to recover as told in the 'Spoils of Annwn' by 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin).
Cathbad
Druid who was 'Guinevere's' (See Guinevere) childhood teacher. According to Irish legend Cathbad was mother of 'Conchobar mac Nessa' (See Dechtire), and wife of 'Nessa'.
Cathubodue
Celtic battle Goddess, her name meaning 'Battle crow'.
Cat Sith
A witch that had been transformed in to a cat of the Otherworld (See Otherworld) to be the lord of the cats being known as 'King Big Ears'. This cat of the Sidhe (See Aes Sidhe) would appear at 'taghairm' (roasting of a cats on a fire) which is an ancient custom. Big Ears would answer any question posed according to Irish mythology.
Cauldron
A sacred vessel of Celtic origin which is thought to have been developed into the idea of the 'Holy Grail'. (See Grail).
Ceidio
Son of 'Madrun' (See Madrun).
Celeman ferch Kei
This tragic lady is reputed to have been a daughter of 'Kei' (See Kay), who became the focus of brother 'Goranwen' who is said to have so wanted her for himself that he raped and later killed her.
Celidon
aka 'Cellydon', 'Cat Coit Celiodon'. The British Forest of Celidon is included in many Arthurian legends. Some legends tell of 'Merlin' (See Merlin) wandering through the forest in a disturbing state of madness, and that Arthur of conducted battles here (See Arthur).
Cellidoine
A Grail king, the 'King of Scotland'. Of the same ancestral line as 'Galahad' (See Galahad).
Celyddon Wledig
Father of 'Culhwch', husband of 'Goleuddydd'. (See Culhwch).
Celtchair
Irish origin, Father of 'Niamh' and a Red Branch warrior. (See Conganchas mac Daire). Killed his adulterous wife's lover. Many notoriety from having to rid Ireland of the 'Three Plagues'.
1. Conganchas mac Daire (See Conganchas mac Daire) ;
2. Kill a dog from the Otherworld (See Otherworld) ;
3. Kill a further dog which had poisonous blood.
Celtchair is said to have died from the poisonous blood of the last plague, but killed the dog before being consumed himself.
Cerdic
Saxon leader and founder of the West Saxon Kingdom, father of 'Cynric'. Slayer of the 'Pendragon' (See Worms).
Ceridwen
aka 'Cerridwen', 'Keridwen', 'Kerridwen', the 'Goddess of the Cauldron', the 'Goddess of Inspiration'. Wife of 'Tegid Foel' mother of daughter 'Creirwy' who was said to be very beautiful, and of 'Afagddu' (See Afagddu), reputed to be associated with Welsh sixth-century bard 'Taliesin' when she is described as guarding the magical cauldron, then becoming pregnant by 'Gwion' (See Gwion) giving birth to Taliesin (See Taliesin). She is associated with magic and the power of transformation. Described as a Welsh crone. Cerridwen, is thought to be an ancient Irish 'Goddess of Fertility'. (See Fferyllt).
Ceridwen is also associated with 'Cadair Ceridwen', The Chair of Keridwen, which reports the slaying of 'Addanc' (See Addanc) the monster, by 'Perceval' (See Perceval).
'I saw a fierce conflict in the vale of Beaver, on the day of the Sun, at the hour of dawn, between the birds of Wrath and Gwydion. On the day of Jove, they (the birds of Wrath) securely went to Mona, to demand a sudden shower of the sorcerers; but the goddess of the silver wheel, of auspicious mien, the dawn of serenity, the greater restrainer of sadness, in behalf of the Britons, speedily throws round his hall the stream of the Rainbow, a stream which scares away violence from the earth, and causes the bane of its former state, round the circle of the world, to subside. The books of the Ruler of the Mount record no falsehood. The Chair of the Preserver remains here; and till the doom, shall it continue in Europe.'
Chessboard of Gwenddolau
Aka 'Chessboard of the Empress'. (See Hallows of Britain).
Childes Roland
Reputed to have received 'Merlin's' (See Merlin) help in rescuing his sister 'Burd Ellen' from the 'King of the Underworld' where she was being held prisoner.
Chough
A crow which is known for having red legs. 'Arthur' (See Arthur) is said to live in the form of this bird until his return.
Chrétien de Troyes
Twelfth-century French writer/troubadour (c.AD1160-1191).
De Troyes was both a writer and poet for the French court, and also a troubadour and courtier. The exact date of his birth is uncertain although it is thought that he was born in Troyes, Champagne, France during the mid twelfth-century.
Believed to have written five Arthurian romance narratives (rhyming octosyllabic couplets):
'Érec et Énide' (c.AD1165);
'Cligés' (c.AD1176);
'Le Chevalier de la Charrette' (Lancelot) (c.AD1177-80?);
'Le Chevalier au Lion' (Yvain) (c.AD1177-80?);
'Le Conte du Graal' (Perceval) (c.AD1190).
Chrétien is believed to have been influenced in his interpretative writing by of Arthurian legend and historical fact by an Anglo-Norman writer, 'Robert Wace' (See Wace) of the mid-twelfth-century. He enjoyed the patronage of 'Henry II' and was a sympathetic writer on Henry Tudor's search/claim of ascendance to the British throne. It has been suggested that Chrétien de Troyes drew much of his inspiration for his writing from the Welsh Chronicles of the Mabinogion but this is the subject of debate.
The work of De Troyes demonstrate what were to become the standard Arthurian values of courtoisie and fin'amor, the chivalric Knight. He further demonstrates the importance at that time of not upsetting his patron and the church by building into the very fabric of each legend he highest values of the court, indeed it was his job to ensure this was so. De Troyes seemed committed to establishing the manner of courtly love within and outside marriage but introducing and expounding the firm belief in love that is enduring, a belief that also became woven into al the great Arthurian romances. It is thought that he may have drawn upon his knowledge of 'Heloise' and 'Abelard' when working on 'Érec et Énide', and indeed this romance can be seen to have influenced his development of Lancelot, the Chevalier de la Charrette and Yvain, the Chevalier au Lion. It has been suggested that the two romances should be read together to understand the links and similarities between the two narratives, what has been referred to as a 'coupling', a hybrid union. It is clear that the legend of Tristan as a noble experienced noble of the arts plays a major part in all the romantic and dramatic narratives. It can be seen that De Troyes exposition of love itself identifies it to be an all embracing emotion in the story of Yvain, associated with hope, whereas in the story of Lancelot love reveals little progress, one that may be destined to fade or provide disappointment. A further contrast is seen in how Yvain leaves the court, perhaps seen as a man fighting to maintain control of his emotions as a man devoted to his wife. Lancelot, in contrast firmly resolved to stay at court, as his courtly or adulterous love does not allow him to leave. What De Troyes seems to be driving at is that love in itself if devoted knows no bounds such as that of Lancelot. A form of higher love is produced, yet this does not mean that all will be well as we know from reading the circumstances of Lancelot's development.
Chrétien was responsible for the first reference to the legendary naming of Arthur's court of 'Camelot' (See Camelot) as an imaginary location, a place of plenty, hope and prosperity overseen by King Arthur himself. He is also believed to have been clever in allying the persona of 'Guinevere' (See Guinevere), to the 'Countess Marie de Champagne', Eleanor of Aquitaine, daughter of 'Louis VII of France'. Chrétien later dedicated 'Yvain and Lancelot' to her, but the 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) known in previous Arthurian romances now became 'Lancelot du Lac', a Knight without peer, and saviour of Guinevere from a condemned death. Chrétien's writing on this adulterous union has been described as being extremely romantic and erotic with Arthur depicted as an ineffective husband even if he was a committed defender and governor of Christendom in Britain. 'Sir Kay' (See Kay) is redrawn, turned into a villain, making Lancelot du Lac the only heroic character replacing Bedivere. Chrétien introduces the unfinished story of 'Perceval' (See Perceval) (c.AD1180), and the stories of 'Erec et Enide' (c.AD1160), and 'Geraint'.
De Troyes is seen to be chiefly responsible for the introduction also of many Knights, who now appeared to respect and honour the women involved rather than having many affairs and illegitiamte children, developing the image of the hero as a member of the elite and one that was civilised. This moved far away from Monmouth's portrayal of the Knights as mainly interested in warfare and the grandeur of the court. Their allegiance and nobilty was emphasised, an equality between honourable men developed, with all quests beginning around the Round Table. Was this an example of democratic government in its infancy, of a new society emerging out of medieval Europe?
At the time of his death in c.AD1183 or c.AD1191, Chrétien's work was extremely popular across medieval Europe, and was to continue to influence future French Arthurian legend writers of verse and prose, and also it is thought Sir Thomas Malory of the fifteenth-century (See Malory).
Chrysaor
The name given by 'Edmund Spenser' (See Spenser) in the 'Faerie Queene' to the sword of 'Artegal' (See Artegal), believed to be a very similar character to 'Arthur' (See Arthur). The literal meaning of Chrysaor is said to be 'as good as gold'.
Cian
Mother of 'Lugh' (See Lugh) and wife of 'Ethniu'.
Cigfa
Of Irish origin, she is the wife of 'Pryderi' (See Pryderi), and the daughter of 'Gwyn Gohoyw', daughter-in-law of 'Rhiannon' (See Rhiannon). She is said to be of the noble 'Casmar Wledig' line. Lived with 'Manawyddan' (See Manawyddan) until Dyfed was released from all magic enchantment.
Clarisant
aka 'Clarisse', 'Clarissant ferch lot'. Although Clarisant is only mentioned once in the Arthurian legend 'Sir Percevelle' (See Perceval) she is nonetheless important, as she is said to possibly the missing sister of 'Gawain' (See Gawain) as daughter of 'Morgause' (See Morgause), residing in a magical palace. Percevelle defeats her lover 'Guireomelant' in the story. Morgause was reported in some accounts to have had five children, the fifth being either Clarisant or 'Mordred' (See Mordred) which would make her biography unclear.
Said to have married 'Guiromelant' and mother of 'Guigenor'.
Clas Myrddyn
Described as 'Merlin's' (See Merlin) enclosure in Arthurian legend. 'Nimue' (See Lady of the Lake) confines Merlin here to watch over the prosperity and riches of all that is contained within it. Clas Myrddyn is associated with the belief that Merlin was the true guardian of Britain and of prosperity, welfare and future of all its people. This protection and order of this place has been associated with that produced by 'Arthur' (See Arthur) at the 'Round Table' (See Round Table), when meeting with his Knights to oversee the guardianship of the land.
As Merlin is believed to have been connected with the initial idea for the table for 'Uther Pendragon' (See Uther Pendragon) and later the development of the concept of the Knights of the Round Table meeting around it with Arthur, the bonds are tightened. As we realise that Merlin indeed ensured that the future king was protected during his youth, we can see that the introduction of the Round Table (See Round Table) is symbolic of a harmony being restored to the people, of 'Sovereignty' being re-established and of the guardianship of Sovereignty itself (See Sovereignty) by the new king and his Knights.
Claudas
Believed to have imprisoned 'Elizabel' (See Elizabel) and to have been thwarted by 'Saraide' (See Saraide).
Cliton
A sister of 'Morgan le Fey' (See Morgan le Fay).
Clyno Eiddyn
This character is included in some of the earliest Welsh and Celtic legends which tell of the 'Halter of Clyno Eiddyn', believed to provide a person with the ability to chose a steed of any kind when attached to the bedfoot of the owner. When the owner awoke the desired horse would be present. Similar bridles abound in Celtic law. It was considered to be one of 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain) for which Arthur journeyed to 'Annwn' (See Annwn) to recover as told in the 'Spoils of Annwn' by 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin).
Coat of Padarn Red-Coat
In the early Welsh legends this coat provided the wearer with a protective jacket if faithful and true to the task, the king and the land. It was considered to be one of 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain) for which Arthur journeyed to 'Annwn' (See Annwn) to recover as told in the 'Spoils of Annwn' by 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin).
It has been suggested that this coat was used as a reference when the 'Mantle of Faithful Wives' (See Mantle of Faithful Wives) was being developed within Arthurian legend.
Coinchend
Mother of 'Delbchaem' (See Delbchaem) and wife of 'Morgan' (See Morgan).
Colgrevance
A knight of the Round Table. Known as a close friend of 'Gawain' introduced in the legend of the magic fountain of 'Broceliande' (See Broceliande). Although Colgrevance did not win against the Black Knight this does not undermine his role as a Knight. Killed by 'Lancelot' (See Lancelot) when he attempts to leave the Queen's chamber.
Collen
Monk of the early Celtic Church, known to have travelled to Glastonbury (See Mystical-WWW : Dates, 21 May for more information on Collen). He is said to have defeated the Lord of the Underworld, 'Gwynn ap Nudd' (See Gwynn ap Nudd) at Glastonbury Tor (See Glastonbury).
Columbanus
Monk of the early Celtic Church (See Mystical-WWW : Dates, 21 November for more information on Columbanus).
Columcille
Monk of the early Celtic Church (See Mystical-WWW : Dates, 7 June for more information on Columcille).
Conan Maol
A similar character of Irish legend to 'Kay' (See Kay) as portrayed in Arthurian legend. Conan was also reputed to have a caustic tongue and to occasionally be a little slow to pick up an idea, so developing a reputation for irritating people and being the butt of much humour. Like Kay though he was also a brave member and fierce fighter who is mentioned in many Irish works, telling of his work with the 'Fianna', (See Fianna) the Irish equivalent to the Knights of the Round Table.
Conchobar mac Nessa
Brother of 'Dechtire' (See Dechtire), uncle of 'CuChulainn' (See CuChulainn), 'King of Ulster'. Son of 'Nessa' and 'Cathbad'. Said to have been born on the same day as Christ according to Irish legend and to have died on hearing of the Crucifixion as the result of avenging the news. He eventually took 'Deirdriu' (See Deirdriu) to be his wife, but she did not love him preferring 'Naoisi' (See Naoisi). Having secured her attentions Conchobar later rewarded the murderer of Naoisi, known as 'Eoghan', with Deirdriu.
Conganchas mac Daire
An Irish story that is very similar to the Arthurian legend of 'Peredur' (See Peredur). Conganchas plagued the land, impossible to kill without the use of special weapons. Like the God Achilles he was only able to be killed with everyday weapons by attacking the soles of his feet or his calves. He married to 'Niamh', daughter of 'Celtchair', who learnt of his son-in-law's weaknesses and killed him. Conganchas was the brother of 'Cu Roi mac Daire' (See Cu Roi mac Daire).
Conlaoch
Son of 'CuChulainn' (See CuChulainn) and 'Aoife' (See Aoife), of Irish origin. Killed by his father when he travelled to Ireland to join him. His mother had made him promise never to refuse a challenge, never to reveal his name and never to give way, no matter who the other party was. Not recognising his son, the father challenged and killed Conlaoch, but was struck with grief when he realised that the ring he saw on the man's hand was the one he had given to Conlaoch himself.
Conn Cetchathach
Husband of 'Becuma', father of 'Art' by another woman who ruled the kingdom when his father went in search of a child of sinless parents, his journeys taking him to the Otherworld (See Otherworld) in order to heal the land which was turning into a wasteland (See Wasteland). Conn found such a child in 'Segda Saerlabraid' (See Segda Saerlabraid) who was prepared to give his own life to save the land but the Druids who accompanied Conn and Segda were stopped on their way back to Upper Earth by a wailing woman at Tara (See Rigru Roisclethan). As a result of evens told during this meeting, Conn returned without Segda, imprisoned his wife Becuma, and killed his Druids for false judgement to avoid Ireland becoming The Wasteland.
Whilst in the Otherworld (See Otherworld), Conn is said to have found the 'Stone of Fal' (See Hallows) according to Irish legend, this being the stone that was said to let out a tremendous scream when the feet of a rightful king were placed on it. The number of times it screamed was then also said to indicate how many heirs the king would have.
Conn mac Lir
Transformed into a swan by his step-mother 'Aoife'.
Constantine
Son of 'Cador, Duke of Cornwall'.
Constantine the Third
Although there is little evidence to support the claim, Constantine the Third was said to be the grandfather of 'Arthur' (See Arthur) in some legends.
Corbenic
The name was given to the 'Castle Corbenic', one of the main locations used in the search for 'The Grail' (See Grail). It was said to be the 'Castle of the Grail Kings'. It has been suggested that the name 'Corps Benit' means 'Blessed Body'.
Cordelia
Youngest daughter of Shakespeare's 'King Lear', who is crowned Queen of England after his death. Suggested to be very similar to the character of 'Creuddylad' (See Creuddylad).
Corineus
The mythical hero who is said to have defeated 'Goemagot' also referred to as the giant 'Gogmagog' (See Gogmagog). Corineus is said to have wrestled with the Gogmagog and for his prize he was given the western horn of England which he called 'Corinea'. It is said that this is how the people from this area became known as 'Corineans' and 'Cornwall' received its name. 'Edmund Spenser' (See Spenser) wrote in the 'Faerie Queene Book 2';
'Corineus had that province utmost west
To him assyned for his worthy lot,
Which of his name and memorable gest,
He called Cornwall.'
Cormac
Said to be the lover of 'Anduine' (See Anduine).
Cormoran
For the killing of this giant it was said, according to the traditional nursery rhyme, that 'Jack the Giant-killer' received a belt from 'King Arthur' (See Arthur). The giant was believed to come from Cornwall, caught by means of a trap, resulting in him falling into a pit.
Cradlemass
A thoroughly nasty rebel king was the 'King of Northgalles', of North Wales, according to Arthurian legend. King Cradlemass was one of Arthur's first wins as High King of Britain.
Crane Bag
The bag itself belonged to 'Manannan mac Lir' (See Manannan) and according to Irish legends it was said to be made from the skin of 'Aoife' (See Aoife) after she had been transformed into an elegant crane. In it were kept the ancient 'Hallows of Ireland' (See Hallows) which are thought to be similar in power and form to the 'Hallows of Annwn' (See Hallows).
Creiddylad
aka Creiddyled.Originally of Welsh Mabinogion origin, in this legend 'Arthur' (See Arthur) is said to have made it known that for Creiddylad's punishment and all those associated with her, that this lady could sleep with neither 'Gwythyr ap Greidawl' (her lover with whom she had eloped), nor 'Gwynn ap Nudd' (See Gwynn ap Nudd) who had stolen her from him. Instead the two men would have to fight until Judgement Day on each first day of May. The winner on Judgement Day could then claim her.
It has been suggested that the influence of this legend can be seen in the Arthurian development of the relationships between 'Tristan' (See Tristan), 'Mark' (See Mark) and 'Isolt' (See Isolt).
Creirwy
Daughter of 'Ceridwen' (See Ceridwen) and 'Tegid Foel' in Irish legend, also known as one of the fair maidens of Britain (one of three fair maidens).
Creuddylad
Daughter of 'Llyr' in Celtic legend. (See Lyr).
Cronos
Believed to have lived in 'Ogygia' (See Ogygia). The father of time, it is he who was said to instruct all heroes that were sent to this place to learn about the sacred and arcane arts. He was said to have been chained to the island by sleep, his dreams controlling the actions of 'Zeus'.
The legends of Cronos are reflected in the Irish mystical Hallow's Guardian 'Bran' (See Bran the Blessed).
Crow
A bird symbolising struggle, battles and death in many ancient legends (See Chough).
Crudel
In Arthurian legend 'King Crudel' of Britain was pagan. His followers were said to have aided his mission to imprison 'Joseph of Arimathea' (See Joseph of Arimathea).
Crunnchu
Husband of 'Macha' (See Macha).
CuChulainn
'Hound of Culainn', aka 'Cuchulaine', 'Cuthullin', 'Setanta'. Also has been said to be the same as 'Culainlach feragh' the eternal warrior.
Son of 'Dechtire' (See Dechtire) and 'Lugh' (See Lugh), father of 'Conlaoch' by 'Aoife' and is known to have accidentally killed his son.
He is seen to be a similar character to 'Gawain' (See Gawain) in Arthurian legend. Known to have become a blood brother of 'Devorgilla' following a fight (See Devorgilla). CuChulainn gained his name by accidentally killing the hound that belonged to the smith, so it was necessary for him to take its place for a time. Lived in the court of 'Conchobar' (See Conchobar). According to Irish legend he was trained by 'Scathach' (See Scathach) who offered her own daughter 'Uathach' to him as a wife. CuChulainn though married and was eventually faithful to 'Emer' (See Emer), giving up his womanising ways with a little help from a Druid special brew.
The Arthurian legend of the 'Green Knight' (See Green Knight) is believed to have been based upon the confrontation between CuChulainn and Cu Roi mac Daire.
Before his last battle CuChulainn is said to have seen a vision of two women washing his own clothing which was soaked in blood, his own blood (See Washer at the Ford).
Killed himself by 'Lugaid', who was the son of 'Cu Roi mac Daire' (See Cu Roi mac Daire).
Culhwch
aka 'Pig-sty'. Son of 'Goleuddydd' (See Goleuddydd) and 'Celyddon Wledig' (See Celyddon Wledig). He came by the pseudonym of pig-sty after his mother was said to have become pregnant with him after being startled by a herd of pigs in such a location. Indeed he was said to have been born is a pig-sty.
Marries 'Olwen' (See Olwen) after being set a number of tasks by her father 'Yspaddaden Pencawr'(See Yspaddaden). Some legends indicate that he was not keen to marry Olwen but did so out of obligation to his step-mother..
Believed to have been Arthur's nephew in some legends, his cousin in others, which may explain why 'Arthur' (See Arthur), together with 'Gwynn ap Nudd' (See Gwynn ap Nudd) and 'Gwythyr ap Greidawl' (See Gwythyr ap Greidawl), helped him to complete the 'anoethu' (the thirty-nine impossible tasks) set by Olwen's father following Culhwch's request in front of the court.
The tasks included taking horse and hounds to hunt the 'Twrch Trwyth' (See Twrch Trwyth), capturing the 'scissors, razor and comb', and travelled to Annwn (See Annwn) which is told in the poem by 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin). Culhwch was helped by the giant herdsman 'Custennin' to complete the tasks according to Welsh legend.
Cumhal
Irish origin. Little is known about the father of 'Fionn'. He is known to have one of four who guarded the contents of 'The Hallows' (See Hallows), brought by the 'Tuatha de Danaan' (See Tuatha de Danaan) to Ireland, together with 'Manannan' (See Manannan), 'Lugh' (See Lugh), 'Fionn' (See Fionn).
Cunning
Traditionally a person known as a witch or a wizard was also called 'a cunning', before any current associations being attached to the word. It is only as a result of this attachment that we view the term to refer to a personality that is devious or perhaps secretive in some way.
Cunobeline
This British King is believed to have been referred to when developing the character of 'Cymbeline', including his training and guardianship of the people. 'Shakespeare' is said to have drawn largely from the chronicles to shape the character.
Cunomorus
The husband of 'Trephina' (See Trephina).
Cu Roi mac Daire
aka 'Curoi mac Daire', 'The man in the grey mantle', 'King of Munster', viewed as a man of many powers.
He was husband of 'Blanaid' (See Blanaid), father of 'Lugaid', and brother of 'Conganchas mac Daire' (See Conganchas mac Daire). Described as being a forerunner of the Arthurian 'Green Knight' (See Green Knight) who carried a large club. Cu Roi mac Daire was killed by 'CuChulainn' (See CuChulainn), with the help of Blanaid whom he loved. The confrontation between Cu Roi and CuChulainn is believed to have led to the development of the Arthurian legend of the Green Knight.
His label as the man in the grey mantle is thought to be connected to the coat of invisibility known as the 'Mantle of Arthur' which is pertained to in the early Welsh Triads and Arthurian legend. This was considered to be one of 'Thirteen Treasures of Britain' (See Hallows of Britain) for which Arthur journeyed to 'Annwn' (See Annwn) to recover as told in the 'Spoils of Annwn' by 'Taliesin' (See Taliesin). If Cu Roi mac Daire possessed this for any length of time then his powers would have extended beyond the mortal world, providing him with a clear advantage over any enemy. As a champion of the king he would have been entitled to wear this indicating him to be a man of courage and nobility.
Custennin
As told in ancient Welsh legend Custennin assists 'Culhwch' (See Culhwch) in completing the tasks by helping him defeat 'Yspaddaden Pencawr' (See Yspaddaden). Custennin was said to work for the giant, himself being a giant also, who looked after his master's herds. All his children, twenty-four sons in total, save 'Goreu' (See Goreu), were killed by Yspaddaden, saved when he was hid in a cupboard. Revenge was therefore Custennin's and having lost his children, land and livelihood he could bear no more.
Cwn Annwn
'The Hounds of Annwn' (See Annwn), described as all white except for the tip of the ears. These terrifying hounds are from Welsh legend, and have been associated with the 'Wild Hunt' (See Mystical-WWW Mystic's Menagerie : Dog), therefore being considered to be a death omen. Like many of the hounds associated with the Wild Hunt the hounds from Annwn have a bark that alters in pitch and ferocity according to the proximity to the person. It has been suggested that when far away the sound is similar to that of a Beagle, when close like that of a Bloodhound.
Cynric
'Cerdic's' son.
Cywyllog
Reputed to be the wife of 'Mordred' (See Mordred), and the daughter of 'Caw', founded 'Llangwyllog Church' at Anglesey, Wales.
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