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Bran the Blessed
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Bran the BlessedGod of ProphecyPantheon: Celtic Element: Air Sphere of Influence: Prophecy and Leadership Preferred colors: Associated symbol: Raven Animals associated with: Raven Best day to work with: Saturday Associated Planet: Saturn |
Brother of Maanawydan ap Llyr and Branwen. God of prophecy, arts, leaders, war, the Sun, music and writing. Those seeking foreknowledge, or strength in leadership should consult Bran. | |
Additional Information on Bran the Blessed from WikipediaInformation is unedited and uncheckedBran the Blessed was a character in Celtic mythology, a son of Llyr and Penarddun. He was a giant.His sister, Branwen, was courted by an Irishman named Matholwch, who gave Bran horses to curry favor. Efnisien, a half-brother of Branwen and Bran, mutilated the horses; Matholwch was irate until Bran gave him a cauldron which restored the dead to life. His sister, Branwen, was treated cruelly by her husband, Matholwch. Bran sailed from Wales to Ireland to rescue her with his brother, Manawydan. When Matholwch saw the giant, he asked for peace and built a house big enough for him. Matholwch agreed to let Bran live with them and give the kingdom to Gwern, his son by Branwen. The Irish lords didnt like the idea, so they hid themselves in flour bags to attack the Welsh. Efnisien guessed what was happening and threw them into the fire, along with Gwern. In the ensuing war, Efnisien and Bran died. Efnisien threw himself in the cauldron earlier given to Matholwch, which broke; he stayed dead. Branwen went to Aber Alaw and died there. Brans head, still alive, was buried in England. Legend said that as long as the head was there, England would live on. This text is made available under the GNU Free Documentation License Agreement. The full text of this article is available for download here. (Bran the Blessed) | |