CLT 2131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Harlech Castle, Branwen, Mabinogion
15 Dec 2015
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Foolishness of going to war - next is about peacefulness. 13 ships approaching from ireland; king matholwch is on one to ask branwen"s hand. Br n is seen as king of britain. Evinissyen appears and is displeased, br n"s half-brother. ; maybe does some things for greater good. War takes place because of his actions. Angry at not being consulted in marriage. Head of family important in celtic society. Attacks horses, horses = wealth if a man. King wants to re-establish peace; must make honour-price. Very important in celtic world; named wyneburerth in welsh. Cauldron of rebirth given to king of ireland. Otherworldly - accessed in many ways (often an island) Many references to in in stories pre-christianity. May be invited; find objects of value (swords*) King arthur"s sword from the lady of the lake. Person who dies in battle thrown in and comes out alive, but unable to speak. Not able to say otherworld due to christian society.
