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Emhyr

Emyr, Ymer Llydaw

Father of Howel of Brittany in the Welsh Dream of Rhonabwy.

Geoffrey claims, however, that Hoel’s father was Budicius.


Note
“Emhyr” seems to have been a generic name, signifying “emperor”, which the Welsh applied to several characters.


Sources
Breudwyt Rhonabwy | 13th century
Geraint and Enid | 13th century