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Mabinogion

The Mabinogion was a collection of twelve tales from the Welsh myths. The tales of the Mabinogion were preserved in two manuscripts, White Book of Rhydderch (c. 1325) and the Red Book of Hergest (c. 1400).  

The Mabinogion was first translated into English by Lady Charlotte Guest. It was Lady Charlotte who gave the title of "Mabinogion" to this collection of tales.  The tales from the Mabinogion can be divided into three categories. The first four tales belonged to the Four Branches of the Mabinogi ("Pedair Cainc y Mabinogi"). The next five were the Independent tales, two tales of which Arthur appeared in the scene. While the last three tales falls into a category known as the Welsh romances, similar to those of the French romances written by Chretien de Troyes.  

Four Branches of Mabinogi Three Welsh Romances

  • Pwyll Lord of Dyved
  • Branwen Daughter of Llyr
  • Manawyddan Son of Llyr
  • Math Son of Mathonwy

Five Independent Tales


Three Welsh Romance

  • Lady of the Fountain 
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