Adar Llwch Gwin
Also called AdarLlwchGwin.
Welsh tales introduce Adar Llwch Gwin, large birds resembling griffins. They obey their chosen human companions, defending them fiercely in battle.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Welsh folklore
- Region
- Wales (place of origin)
- Kind
- Griffin lineage
- Trait family
- The Storm-Winged
- Symbols
- Bird
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Symbols
Judged against the description by a model. Meanings are our own paraphrase.
- Bird is image-domain The bird denotes the soul and its flight between worlds, carrying aspiration, prophecy and divine essence, and moving freely where the earthbound cannot follow.
why
Welsh tales introduce Adar Llwch Gwin, large birds resembling griffins.
Traits
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Form
- Lion eagle composite
why
The Adar Llwch Gwin, legendary creatures from Welsh mythology, are majestic avian beings that combine the noble grace of eagles with the fierce power of lions.
- Giant wingspan
why
possess massive wings capable of generating powerful gusts of wind
Offensive powers
- Combat prowess
why
In combat, they are formidable warriors, using their powerful beaks, talons, and wings to devastating effect against their enemies.
- Storm summoning
why
These griffon-like creatures stand taller than horses, with powerful legs ending in razor-sharp talons, and possess massive wings capable of generating powerful gusts of wind.
Utility powers
- Speech
why
They possess an uncanny ability to understand human speech and intentions, often anticipating their companion's needs before they are expressed.
- Precognition
why
Some tales speak of their ability to see glimpses of the future or to sense impending danger.
Roles
Judged from the works' own entries, not from the description. Carries: the figure holds the role. Meets: the role is in its stories, held by something it meets.
- Death carries
1 citation
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Adar Llwch Gwin."
- Threshold carries
1 citation
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Adar Llwch Gwin."
- Hero meets
1 citation
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Adar Llwch Gwin."