Celtic Gods: The Cymric Hero and/or God, Du Traws (Oppressive Black)

Du Traws
A Cymric Mythological Figure: Opressive Black

Du Traws is a Cymric hero and/or god known from the Mabinogi tale of Owein where he stands between Owein and redemption as his final opponent.



Synonyms:
Cym: Oppressive Black

In the mediaeval romance of Owain, known as Iarlles y Ffynawn (Lady of the Lake) and found in the Llyfr Gwyn Rhydderch where he is the final adversary that Owain must defeat to attain his total rehabilitation. In the story, Du Traws has imprisoned twenty-four women and killed their companions. However, after his defeat by Owain his nature is entirely transformed.



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