Characters from The Mabinogion

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Arthur - The most famous named king described in THE MABINOGION who changes over time, being presented as a warm, friendly chieftain in the earliest story mentioning him, but is presented as a cold, lofty emperor in the most recent tale. Many of his kinsmen are in his warband and his wife often plays a role in the events of the stories mentioning him. His court is Caer Llion.

Cei - The early tales about this character present him as a wise and brave warrior who has the supernatural ability to change...
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