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Drudwyn

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Drudwyn, Drutwyn [cf. W drudwen, starling]. Magical dog used by Culhwch to hunt the boar Twrch Trwyth; usually referred to as Drufwyn, the ‘pup’ or ‘whelp’ of Greid son of Eri. Drudwyn was so strong that no leash could hold him except for one made of the beard of Dillus Farfog.

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