The Age of Heroes

The Romances and Folktales of Wales

Beyond the Four Branches of the Mabinogi lies a world of romance and adventure, featuring the knights of Arthur's court and other legendary heroes.

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Culhwch & Olwen

The Giant's Daughter

An early Arthurian tale detailing a hero's quest to complete a series of impossible tasks.

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Owain

The Knight of the Fountain

The hero of a romance who must balance his knightly duties with his marriage to an otherworldly woman.

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Peredur

The Son of Efrawg

A Welsh romance that parallels the continental tales of Perceval and the quest for the Grail.

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Geraint & Enid

The Knight and His Lady

A romance that explores the themes of love, jealousy, and the testing of a wife's loyalty.

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Taliesin

The Chief of Bards

The legendary, semi-divine poet born from the cauldron of Cerridwen, a master of inspiration and prophecy.