The court of King Arthur, as described in "Culhwch and Olwen", teems with legendary heroes, bards, queens, and mysterious figures.
The Dish of Rhygenydd the Cleric is one of the Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain.
Dyrnwyn, the sword of Rhydderch Hael, bursts into flames when wielded by a worthy hero. One of the Thirteen Treasures of Britain, it symbolizes moral virtue as much as martial power.
Arthur's lesser-known weapon, Carnwennan, is a dagger of shadow and sorcery.
A magical sword wielded by the hero Cú Chulainn. Caladbolg symbolizes superhuman strength and connects linguistically and conceptually to Excalibur (Caledfwlch) in Welsh tradition.
The colossal knife of Osla Big Knife, was said to be so large that armies could cross rivers on it.
In the Culhwch and Olwen, Bedwyr wields a spear so formidable that no three warriors could withstand him.
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