These are the Triads of the Steeds

[38]
Three gifted horses of the Island of Britain
Slender-grey steed of Casswallawn son of Beli
and Pale-yellow of the Stud steed of Lleu of the Skilful Hand
and Host-splitter steed of Caradawc Long-arm


[39]
Three cheief steeds of the island of Britain
Tall-black, Tinted, steed of Cynan Garwyn
and Eager Long foreleg steed of Cyhored son of Cynan
and Red-coat Wolf-tread steed of Gilbert son of Cadgyffro.


[40]
Three Plundered horses of the Island of Britain
Cloven-hoof steed of Owein son of Urien
and Long-tongue steed of Cadwallawn son of Cadfan
and Bare-fold steed of Gwgawn Red-sword


[42/43]
Three pack-horses of the Island of Britain
Chestnut Long-neck steed of Cai
and Raw steed of Edwin
and Grey steedd of Alser son of Maelgwn


[41]
Three lovers' steeds of the Island of Britain
Grey-fetlock steed of Dalldaf descendant of Cunin
and Pale-white lively-back steed of Ceredig son of Gwallawg
and Mottled flanks, steed of Rahawd


Three chief steeds of the Island of Britiain who conducted the three horse-burdens; their names are above.

Please not that this is a new translation of these triads by me. If you wish to use it please contact me at . Numbers in square brackets above the triad represent the number of this traid in Rachel Bromwich's seminal Trioedd ynys Prydein so that you can compare the translations and the originals if you wish.

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