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Definition of Arianrod
1. Noun. Celtic goddess famous for her beauty; mother of Dylan.
Geographical relationships: Cambria, Cymru, Wales
Generic synonyms: Celtic Deity
Lexicographical Neighbors of Arianrod
Literary usage of Arianrod
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cambrian Quarterly Magazine and Celtic Repertory (1829)
"After coming to the court, Arianrod arose to receive him, welcoming and ...
asked Arianrod. " Doubtless," said he, " there is not any name given him, ..."
2. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1833)
"... son of Don, who fills so important a part in the early Welsh poems and tales,
was the brother of Arianrod, the mother of Lino Llaw ..."
3. The Mythology of the British Islands: An Introduction to Celtic Myth, Legend by Charles Squire (1905)
"Naturally, they were soon noticed, and Arianrod sent someone out to see who they
were and ... This brought Arianrod herself down to the boat to be fitted. ..."
4. An Encyclopaedia of Religions by Maurice Arthur Canney (1921)
"Arianrod. Arianrod appears as tie name of a goddess revered by the ancient Celts
in Britain and ... Arianrod is said to have been the mother of Lieu (qv). ..."