Annwfn (Noun)
Meaning
(Welsh mythology) the other world; land of fairies.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- In the ancient tales of Wales, Annwfn was said to be the kingdom of the dead as well as the land of the fairies.
- The great hero, Pwyll, journeyed to Annwfn where he encountered the ruler of the underworld, Arawn.
- Many believed that Annwfn existed beneath the earth, accessible only through secret paths and hidden gates.
- According to legend, the faeries of Annwfn possessed magical powers and lived in a world of beauty and enchantment.
- In some stories, Annwfn was also known as the place where the sun was reborn after its journey through the darkness of the underworld.