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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jun 10, 2021 11:39:14 GMT -5
The Knife of Llawfrodedd Farchog (Cyllell Llawfrodedd Farchog), which would serve for twenty-four men to eat at table.
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jun 10, 2021 11:51:54 GMT -5
Llawfrodedd Farchog (from marchog "the Horseman"), or Barfawc "the Bearded" in other manuscripts, is said to have owned a knife which would serve for a company of 24 men at the dinner table.
Llawfrodedd Farfog or Llawfrodedd Farchog (Middle Welsh) is a hero of Welsh tradition. The meaning of the personal name Llawfrodedd is uncertain, however, it is suggested that the name is associated with Llawfrydedd 'Sorrow',[1] the epithets Farfog (barfog) and Farchog (marchog) mean "bearded" and "horseman" respectively.
Llawfrodedd is a hero of Arthur's court in the tales of Culhwch and Olwen and Breuddwyd Rhonabwy. Several examples of the word 'Llawfrodedd' are found in the work of the medieval Gogynfeirdd poets, but it is not clear if it occurs as a proper name.
The evidence suggests that Llawfrodedd may have been one of 'Men of the North', but this can not be proven.
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