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Arawn \Arawn\ prop. n. (Welsh mythology) Lord of Annwfn (the other world; land of fairies).

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In Welsh mythology, Arawn was the king of the otherworld realm of Annwn, appearing prominently in the first branch, and alluded to in the fourth. In later tradition, the role of king of Annwn was largely attributed to the Welsh psychopomp, Gwyn ap Nudd. However, Arawn's memory is retained in a traditional saying found in an old Cardigan folktale:

Hir yw'r dydd a hir yw'r nos, a hir yw aros Arawn "Long is the day and long is the night, and long is the waiting of Arawn"

The name Arawn is possibly analogous to the continental theonym Arubianus.

Usage examples of "arawn".

Arawn Death-Lord stole those treasures, and now they lie unused and hidden deep in the fastness of Annuvin.

They would bear it to their master: to Arawn Death-Lord, in the dark realm of Annuvin.

Only one wields such a power: Arawn himself, Lord of Annuvin, Land of the Dead.

For us, the flame of Dyrnwyn will be as good as quenched if Arawn keeps it from my hands.

And those who stand against him--- if Lord Arawn chooses to be merciful, he will slay them.

Lord Arawn has sworn to me by every oath: one day I, Magg, will wear the Iron Crown of Annuvin!

Gwystyl judges, as do I, that Arawn means to defeat us in one last battle.

Let every creature turn tooth, beak, and claw against all who serve Arawn Death-Lord.

Sons of Don voyaged in their golden ships to Prydain, and how men sought their protection against Arawn Death-Lord, who, had robbed Prydain of its treasures and turned a rich, fair land into a fallow field.

Though Arawn Death-Lord robbed men of their craft secrets, he could not gain the songs and sayings of our bards.

Sons of Don raised Caer Dathyl with their own hands, and built it not only as a shield against Arawn but as safeguard for the wisdom and beauty of Prydain.

Beside it, blotting out the dying sun, spread the black banner of Arawn Lord of Annuvin.

I would be sure of the path these creatures of Arawn mean to follow to Annuvin.

Chapter 17 The Snowstorm THE FAIR FOLK WARRIORS, all save Doli, had turned back at the line of treeless crags marking the westernmost edge of the Hills of Bran-Galedd, for beyond that point the land lay under the sway of Arawn Death-Lord.

By craft and deceit, Arawn stole them, one by one, for his own evil uses.