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Gwyn ap Nudd
In Insular Brythonic mythology, Gwayn ap Nudd was the god of the underworld.
He abducted a maiden known as Creiddylad after she eloped with Gwythr ap Greidawl, Gwyn's long-time rival. Gwynn and Gwythr's fight, which began on May Day, represented the contest between summer and winter.
See: Cwn Annwn
Alternative: Gwyn, Gwynn, Gwynn ap Nudd
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