llyr
Definition
Proper noun * A figure from Celtic mythology, specifically Welsh mythology, who is the father of Manawydan and other children. He is considered a divine being associated with the sea. This figure is the Welsh counterpart to the Irish sea god Lir.
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: As a proper noun, "Llyr" is always capitalized.
- Context: The word "Llyr" is used almost exclusively in the context of Celtic mythology and literature. It is not used in everyday modern English.
- Reference: When used, it typically serves to identify this specific mythological figure, often in comparison or relation to his Irish equivalent, Lir.
Examples
- In the Welsh mythological texts known as the Mabinogion, Llyr is the father of Bran, Branwen, and Manawydan.
- Scholars note that Llyr, the Welsh sea deity, corresponds directly to the Irish god Lir.
Advanced Usage
- The name Llyr is sometimes used metonymically in literary or scholarly analysis to represent the concept of ancient Celtic sea divinity or paternal lineage in myth.
- The theme of sovereignty is often linked to the children of Llyr.
Variants and Related Words
- Lir: (Proper noun) The Irish mythological sea god, considered the direct equivalent of the Welsh Llyr.
- Lear: (Proper noun) The name of the king in Shakespeare's tragedy , which is derived from the mythological figure Llyr.
Synonyms
- Sea god (in the specific context of Celtic myth)
- Divine father (in the specific context of the Mabinogion characters)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, highly specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a mythological figure. It does not have different meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it in modern English usage.
Noun
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Celtic deity who was the father of Manawydan; corresponds to Irish Lir
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