• Matholwch, King of Ireland, is a character in the Second Branch of the Mabinogi, the tale of Branwen ferch Llŷr. The story opens with Bendigeidfran (Bran...
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    agrees to Matholwch's request, but the celebrations are cut short when Efnysien, a half-brother of Brân and Branwen, brutally mutilates Matholwch's horses...
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    after her. Branwen is a daughter of Llŷr and Penarddun. She is married to Matholwch, King of Ireland, but the marriage does not bring peace. The story opens...
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    to Matholwch, king of Ireland. Branwen's half-brother Efnysien insults Matholwch by mutilating his horses, and in compensation Brân gives Matholwch new...
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    given in marriage to Matholwch, king of Ireland. Branwen's half-brother Efnisien, angry that he was not consulted, insults Matholwch by mutilating his horses...
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  • (meaning "Alder") is a minor figure in Welsh tradition. He is the son of Matholwch, king of Ireland, and Branwen, sister to the king of Britain. He appears...
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  • to Matholwch's request, but the celebrations are cut short when Efnisien, a half-brother to the children of Llŷr, brutally mutilates Matholwch's horses...
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  • given in marriage to Matholwch, king of Ireland. Brân's half-brother Efnysien, angered that no one consulted him, insults Matholwch by mutilating all his...
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    Manawydan and Branwen, and deals with the latter's marriage to Matholwch, king of Ireland. Matholwch's mistreatment of the British princess leads to a mutually...
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    Gwyddno Garanhir Gwyn ap Nudd Hafgan Lludd Llaw Eraint (Nudd) Llŷr Mabon Matholwch Manawydan Nisien (Nissien, Nissyen) Pryderi Pwyll Taliesin Ysbaddaden...
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