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  • The Welsh story Culhwch and Olwen is supposed to date from the 11th century (the date is based on linguistics that I'm not qualified to comment on), and in that tale Arthur appears as a great High King with a court at Celliwig in Cernyw (Cornwall) (location unknown) and a band of famous warriors, including Cai, Bedwyr and Gwalchmai (later to become Sir Kay, Sir Bedivere and Sir Gawain).

    The Anglian Tower, York Carla 2010

  • The name comes from the tale Culhwch ac Olwen, in the 15th century book The Mabinogion, drawn from Llyfr Coch Hergest and Llyfr Gwynn Rhydderch.

    TEXAS FAITH: What's the role of religion in public education? | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2010

  • Caitlyn said swiftly, In the story, Culhwch is sent to fetch a comb and mirror from between the ears of a wild boar.

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • It contained translations of stories about King Arthur, and his cousin, Culhwch, and she knew her father would have enjoyed it.

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • It contained translations of stories about King Arthur, and his cousin, Culhwch, and she knew her father would have enjoyed it.

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • “We will set this wager to follow the tale of Olwen and Culhwch.”

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • Caitlyn said swiftly, In the story, Culhwch is sent to fetch a comb and mirror from between the ears of a wild boar.

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • One task Culhwch performed was to convince a reluctant visitor to come to a dinner party.

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • “We will set this wager to follow the tale of Olwen and Culhwch.”

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

  • She was immediately drawn into the story of brave Culhwch and his passion for the beautiful Olwen, reading how he worked so tirelessly, performing task after task to prove his love.

    The Laird Who Loved Me Karen Hawkins 2009

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