Welsh Tradition

Arthur’s battles, from the early traditions of Badon to the imperial wars of Geoffrey of Monmouth, trace the rise and fall of Britain’s legendary war leader.

Glain, a legendary magic‑snake’s egg, connects Merlin to the mystical and wondrous world of Celtic and Cornish folklore, bridging Arthurian legend with mythical zoology.

Glessig is listed as the name of a hound in Culhwch and Olwen.

Glessig is the sword wielded by Cyflwch, one of King Arthur's warriors in Culhwch and Olwen.

The court of King Arthur, as described in "Culhwch and Olwen", teems with legendary heroes, bards, queens, and mysterious figures.

The Scabbard of Excalibur, adorned with gold and precious stones, was more than decoration: it magically protected its bearer from losing blood, no matter the wound.

Excalibur is the sword of kings — born in Avalon, borne by Arthur, and returned at last to the Lady of the Lake. More than a weapon, it is the sign of divine rule, the boundary between mortal and Otherworld, and the enduring symbol of Britain’s once and future king.

The Dish of Rhygenydd the Cleric is one of the Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain.