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Me again! Bringing in some hot gossip about the Welsh Laws of Women. (By which I mean from the laws of Hywel Dda.)

No. No! Don't run away, it's good shit, I promise!

So, the legal majority for a girl was twelve. This is different to a boy. Under Welsh law, they didn't become men until they were 14, and, if they were high-ranking, were fostered out to other nobles, whereas girls were kept at home, hence the 'father's platter.' What's interesting to me is that after she became a woman she was entitled to hold her own property as an unmarried woman and 'go wherever she pleased.'

I realise I am saying that verbatim to what I've highlighted but like think about it!!!! She wasn't bound to her family - except in marriage but I'll get into that - and she legally had the right to go bye byes! Her father didn't rule her life, basically. She's a free spirit.

NOW, the right to land is pretty tricky, on account of different parts of Wales having different customs. You gotta remember that Wales was NEVER really united* under one big fish until AFTER the Normanic Conquest, and even then that took some fuckin doing.

(*Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Owain Gwynedd, and Llywelyn Fawr are exceptions. That's the House of Aberffraw, bb!)

So, in South Wales, it seems more prevalent to give land to a lady's descendants when there were no men to take up the land. This is far better than in North Wales (and may I just say as a North Walian *clears throat* WHAT THE FUCK?) where basically Salic Law applied which is basically where u gotta give it to a male descendent. Female lineal descendants were excluded. Boo!!!

BUT!!! However, matrilineal bloodlines should not be discounted. Royal women still had claims to the throne that could be used by their descendants to press their claim. Owain Glyndŵr did this. I suspect if u were related to a Welsh lady you could try and do it but, pls, don't use this tumblr post to try and convince the jury. It's on you, bud.

MAWWIAGE. IT'S WHAT BWINGS US TOGETHER.

Now, there are two forms of marriage. Your normal one where your parents pick for you or at the very least gift u to your husbando like in Culhwch and Olwen, and the one where you can ELOPE. Because Welsh law didn't see marriage as a religious thing the sanctity of marriage wasn't in question so, therefore, you could have a little fun and y'know nyoom after your chosen beau. (Gwenllian ferch Gruffudd ap Cynan did this. She's ace.)

The Mabinogi gives us a lot of good shit about the gift of kin stuff. Branwen gets gifted to Matholwch by Bendigeidfran, all fine and dandy. BUT Welsh law states that your relatives - mam, dad, grandads, grandmum's, great-grandad's and grrat-grandmum's - needed to take counsel cuz y'know it's a big fuckin thing, giving somebody in marriage. So, that's why Efnisien is so upset because he wasn't given a say. He thinks he is legally entitled to do so. However, he's only her half-brother so not full-blooded. Therefore, he's unable to have a say because he isn't fully related to her.

(A lot of Welsh law is prevaricated on kin ties.)

Also for all u Rhiannon lovers out there - like me - the Welsh law was on her side when she fought to free herself from Gwawl ap Clud. (Although the badger-in-a-sack game was a bit much.) Welsh law forbade a woman from being married against her will. Yeah, your family could try and capture you and bring you back but like if you'd bonked the lad you could stay. You'd made your choice. Nobody can take that away from you. All that was needed in a personal bestowal was continued cohabitation. *clicks teeth, finger guns.*

Also, there are marriage laws too, but I don't want to clutter up the feed too much, or overly ramble. Suffice to say there's some fun ones!

[birdsofrhiannon]

Branwen, daughter of Llyr by Margaret Jones

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Mitologia - País de Gales

A maior fonte de informação sobre a mitologia do País de Gales vem do livro Mabinogion, que alguns estudiosos acreditam ser fragmentos da mitologia celta galesa, em especial as primeiras histórias, conhecidas como Os Quatro Ramos do Mabinogion.

Primeiro Ramo:

Arawn: Arawn (Araun) é o rei do outro mundo na mitologia galesa (Annwn). Ele é um grande caçador e mágico habilidoso em mudar de forma.

Pwyll: Pwyll (Púil) é o rei de Dyfed, marido de Rhiannon e pai de Pryderi. Seu nome quer dizer "bom senso".

Rhiannon: Rhiannon é uma mulher do Outro Mundo, inteligente, bela e famosa por sua generosidade. Com Pwyll ela tem um filho, Pryderi e como viúva ela se casa com Manawydan. Rhiannon significa "grande rainha" e ela é considerada uma deusa da soberania, autoconfiança e resiliência. Como uma figura importante, ela aparece no Primeiro e no Terceiro Ramos.

Pryderi: Pryderi (Pridéri) é filho de Pwyll e da deusa Rhiannon. Ele é o único herói a aparecer em todos os quatro Ramos. Seu nome significa "cuidado, preocupação".

Segundo Ramo:

Branwen: Branwen é casada com o rei da Irlanda, Matholwch e algumas pessoas acreditam que ela seja uma deusa do amor e da beleza. Seu nome significa "corvo branco".

Bendigeidfran: Bendigeidfran (Bendigueidvran) é o gigante rei da Grã-Bretanha e irmão de Brânwen e Manawydan. Seu nome é geralmente traduzido como "corvo abençoado". Quando estava morrendo, Bendigeidfran ordenou que seus seguidores cortassem sua cabeça e a enterrassem sob onde hoje fica a Torre de Londres como um talismã para proteger a Grã-Bretanha de invasões estrangeiras. Hoje em dia, na Torre de Londres, há um grupo de corvos cativos que se acredita protegerem a Coroa e a Torre.

Manawydan: Manawydan (Manauídan) é irmão de Branwen e Bendigeidfran. Ele é associado com o deus dos mares irlandês Manannán mac Lir. As aparições mais importantes de Manawydan ocorrem no Segundo e Terceiro Ramos do Mabinogion.

Quarto Ramo:

Arianrhod: Arianrhod (Arianród) é a deusa do cosmos e do destino. Seu nome significa "roda de prata", simbolizando a lua e/ou a roda que tece o destino. No Mabinogion, ela é mãe de Lleu Llaw Gyffes. Na mitologia galesa, a constelação Corona Borealis é chamada de Caer Arianrhod (o Castelo de Arianrhod).

Lleu Llaw Gyffes: Lleu Llaw Gyffes (Lei Lau Guifes) é filho de Arianrhod. Ele foi negado de um nome, armas e uma esposa, mas seu tio Gwydion forneceu-lhe tudo com truques. Seu nome quer dizer “o de cabelos claros com mãos habilidosas” e ele é visto como o equivalente do deus irlandês Lugh.

Blodeuwedd: Blodeuwedd (Blodêiued) é a esposa de Lleu Llaw Gyffes, feita de flores pelos mágicos Math e Gwydion e que se transforma em uma coruja no final do conto. Seu nome significa "rosto de flor" e ela é considerada deusa da beleza, inteligência e independência.

Outras Histórias:

Ceridwen: Ceridwen (Queríduen) é uma feiticeira que aparece na versão mítica da vida do verdadeiro bardo Taliesin. Ela é considerada uma deusa da inspiração, da memória e do tempo.

Awen: Awen (Auen) é uma palavra galesa que quer dizer "inspiração". É junção da inspiração divina com a imaginação, é o que faz o ser humano compreender o significado e a profundidade das coisas. Awen é a poção que Ceridwen prepara em seu caldeirão cuja apenas as três primeiras gotas concedem conhecimento infinito. 

Annwn: Annwn, (Anúven) é o Outro Mundo na mitologia galesa. Governado por Arawn, é um mundo adjacente ao nosso; entre os dois mundos não existem fronteiras, apenas a consciência de uma nova dimensão. Annwn é um mundo sem doenças e com comida sempre abundante.

[eruscreaminginthedistance]

Category 5 autism moment in Caerdydd tonight as local Mabinogi fangirl explodes at Cymraeg production of Branwen, injuring hundreds

[paintandpensandyarn]

I did a digital painting of Myfanwy

[becausegoodheroesdeservekidneys]

Cwestiwn Cymraeg, if you fancy it:

Why do place names do treiglo but people’s names don’t?

Ah! Classical names do! Consider: Brân in the second branch of the Mabinogi is also known as Bendigeidfran. If I were to give something to my sibling in law I would say 'rhoi i Gwydion', but if I were to give it to the ancient mythical mage in the fourth branch, I would 'rhoi i Wydion'. You would do treiglo on Blodeuwedd.

In modern Welsh, if you do treiglo on someone's name, it indicates that you're talking about like... a random person of that name. In modern Welsh if I 'rhoi i Wydion' I am giving the thing to a Gwydion of unknown providence, rather than the specific member of my family that I know and am trying to give a thing.

"Fi'n mynd i weld Steffan a Cerys" - I am going to see Steffan and Cerys, my treasured friends

"Fi'n mynd i weld Steffan a Cherys" - I am going to see my treasured friend Steffan, and also a random woman called Cerys, any Cerys will do

I personally do this all the time because I find it very funny

[bioluminescent-fungus]

my favorite Arthur moment is a pretty obscure one so it makes sense that I've never seen it in an adaptation but please allow me to share:

The Head of Bendigeidfran, son of Llŷr, which was concealed in the White Hill in London, with its face towards France. And as long as it was in the position in which it was put there, no Saxon Oppression would ever come to this Island; […] And Arthur disclosed the Head of Bendigeidfran (Brân the Blessed) from the White Hill, because it did not seem right to him that this Island should be defended by the strength of anyone, but by his own.

the hubris! the folly! it's so crunchy and I love him

[wildbasil]

hello friends! please participate in my very important and scientific poll to determine who in welsh mythology is the most ✨tumblr sexyman✨

if you have no idea who they are, choose whoever calls to you. whoever gives off the most sexyman vibe 👀

Part 1 Part 2

[theflytingfox]

New Deck - Diablo Sanctuary Tarot

So, here it is - the new Diablo Sanctuary Tarot deck! This deck is nothing like anything I own but I absolutely love it. The imagery is stunning, and even though the cards are ginormous, it works. A reading with this deck makes a statement for sure!

I always try to incorporate divination into my Monastic Routine. I rotate between several oracle decks for a daily message from Loki and also from Bendigeidfran.

I find it is a useful way of maintaining a connection and communicating, especially when one doesn't have any "clair" senses to rely on.

I am not sure where this deck will fit into my practice just yet, but I get a really good energy from it and I am excited to get to know it better.

[ladyanneboleyn2]

Branwen emerges from the narrative of the Second Branch as a Goddess of ...

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Branwen, Daughter of Llŷr

“Branwen, Daughter of Llŷr” is another captivating tale from “The Mabinogion,” the collection of Welsh medieval legends. The story follows the tragic events surrounding Branwen, the daughter of the Welsh king Llŷr. Here’s an abridged version of the story: Branwen was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, beloved by all who knew her. Her brother, Bendigeidfran (Bran), was the mighty king of…

[gingersnaptaff]

Does anybody ever think that in The Mabinogion, Bendigeidfran's head probably spoke to Arthur when he dug it/him (I don't wanna misgender a head. That's highly disrespectful) up? Do u think he was just like, 'Oi, mêt, put my head back in the ground!!!' and Arthur was just like, 'lol. Nope. I'm the defender of this land now.'

[comeplaywithme-monkandchi]

The Submissive’s Advent Calendar

DAY 4

Activity: Plan for next year.

Needles:

By December 2023

Kinkfest:

A weekend-long educational kink/BDSM/fetish conference with workshops, performances, discussions, play, and much more...

When? Friday 8 - Sunday 10 September 2023. KinkFest always runs over one weekend from around 8pm on Friday until around 5pm on Sunday.

Where? Club Xtasia, West Bromwich, Birmingham, UK

How Much? TBC

Interrogation scene with Monk:

By March 2023

Suspension with Monk:

By June 2023

Sadistic suspension with Dea:

By June 2023 – to be discussed with Dea.

Ice branding with Monk:

November-December 2023 – winter themed play!

Rope with Cerridwen and Bendigeidfran:

January-February 2023

Subwork:

Commit to and work harder on it, including coming up with a curriculum and creating classes.

Coordinate with Cerridwen and AdoraBelle.

January 2023.

[effervescentdragon]

oh my fucking god, GRRM literally took the the welsh name for raven and gave it to the kid who’s the three-eyed-raven HOW THE FUCK DID I NOT KNOW THIS 

[birdsofrhiannon]

The head of Bendigeidfran, Bran The Blessed, being carried to the White Hill by  Peter Diamond

[paintandpensandyarn]

Character Development

I've been trying to develop my FL character for a while, but I'm having trouble integrating her into the world on my own.

So far, I've worked out this:

Myfanwy Bendigeidfran was born in Cardiff, Wales, to an upper middle class family. Her father was a merchant specialising in wool products. She comes from a long line of proud Welsh speakers.

When she was in her late teens, she moved to London to seek more opportunity. She started working as a private eye, and was very good at her job. But when London fell, she found a new calling. She became fascinated with the Correspondence, and began working as a researcher with Benthic university.

She's also an active member of the Welsh speaking community, insofar as it exists in Fallen London.

If anyone thinks their character(s) might know her and would like to get in on the fun, feel free to DM me or send me a calling card: https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Myfanwy%20Bendigedfran