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Cynan

Two entries with the name Cynan.


Cynan


Father of Arthur’s warrior Cynlan. A mysterious figure who will come to liberate the Welsh from the English.


Source
Culhwch and Olwen | Late 11th century


Cynan


Son of King Eudaf of Britain, brother of Gadeon and Elen.

Elen was married to Macsen Wledig, and together with his brother, Gadeon, they helped Macsen be restored as emperor.