The Outline of Mythology

Thomas Bulfinch's whole mythic world — the gods of Olympus, King Arthur's Round Table, the Mabinogeon, Beowulf and the paladins of Charlemagne — told as stories, the way 1913 read them.

Kilwich and Olwen

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Kilwich and Olwen

KILYDD, a son of Prince Kelyddon, desired a wife as a helpmate, and the wife that he chose was Goleudid, the daughter of Prince Anlawd. And…

Kilwich and Olwen: Arthur

Spoke the youth: "Is there a porter?" "There is; and if thou holdest not thy peace, small will be thy welcome. I am Arthur's porter every…

Kilwich and Olwen: Greeting

And Glewlwyd came to the gate, and opened the gate before Kilwich; and although all dismounted upon the horse-block at the gate, yet did he…

Kilwich and Olwen: Gurhyr

He called Gurhyr Gwalstat, because he knew all tongues. He called Gawain, the son of Gwyar, because he never returned home without…

Kilwich and Olwen: Yspadaden

That night also they took up their abode in the house of the herdsman. The next day, with the dawn, they arrayed themselves and proceeded…

Kilwich and Olwen: Gwernach

Then they proceeded towards the gate. Said Gurhyr Gwalstat, "Is there a porter?" "There is; wherefore dost thou call?" "Open the gate." "I…

Kilwich and Olwen: Eagle

Gurhyr said, "Eagle of Gwern Abwy, we have come to thee, an embassy from Arthur, to ask thee if thou knowest aught of Mabon, the son of…

Kilwich and Olwen: Cleddyf

Then said Arthur, "Which of the marvels will it be best for us to seek next?" "It will be best to seek for the two cubs of the wolf Gast…

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