Caledfwlch

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology | 2004 | 335 words | Copyright

Caledfwlch, Caladfwlch, Caledvwlch [W caled, hard]. Name for Arthur's sword in several Welsh Arthurian narratives, one of many anticipations of Excalibur. In Culhwch ac Olwen it is listed as one of Arthur's most cherished possessions and is used by Llenlleawg Wyddel to kill Diwrnach Wyddel and his men. See also the Irish CALADBOLG.

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Caledfwlch." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 9 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Caledfwlch." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 9, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Caledfwlch.html

JAMES MacKILLOP. "Caledfwlch." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 09, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Caledfwlch.html

Learn more about citation styles