The reason of why they are called ‘Prostrate Chieftains’ is because they would not seek dominion – something that could not be denied them. They should probably be called ‘Subdued by Misfortune’.
They were: Llywarch Hen, the son of Elidir Llydanwyn; Manawydan, son of Llyr Half-Speech; and Gwgon Gwron, son of Peredur, son of Eliffer of the Great Retinue.
