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In Welsh folklore, Bedwyr (Bedivere) is one of King Arthur's two best friends, and one of his best warriors (despite being one-handed). Bedwyr lost his hand battling Gwrgi Rough-Grey, a dog-headed man (strangely reminiscent of how the Norse god Tyr lost his hand to the wolf Fenris). 🎨 Margaret Jones #MythologyMonday #Folklore #Mythology #Wales #Celtic #KingArthur #Arthurian #Arthuriana #MargaretJones

In Welsh folklore, King Arthur's foster-brother Kay has a heart cold as ice but fire in his veins. This lets him pass unharmed through fire and ice. Also, when out in the freezing snow and rain, Kay's comrades stay close to him to be warmed by the intense heat radiating from his body. #FolkloreSunday #Mythology #Folklore #Wales #Celtic #KingArthur #Arthurian #Arthuriana

Prince Valiant by Hal Foster #comicstrip #princevaliant #arthuriana #middleages #comicstrips

The afanc is a Welsh lake monster with poisonous quills that battles Peredur (Sir Percival) and other warriors of King Arthur. Early legends don't describe the afanc, while later depictions vary, such as describing it as a giant fish, a serpent, or even a beaver/crocodile hybrid. 🎨 Sakitaro #FairyTaleTuesday #Mythology #Folklore #Wales #Celtic #KingArthur #Arthuriana #Monster

Prince Valiant by Hal Foster #comicstrip #princevaliant #arthuriana #middleages #comicstrips