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Bran the Blessed, the mythical king of Britain, and Branwen Daughter of Llyr.

Part of the Second Branch of the Mabinogion, a collection of Medieval Welsh tales based on earlier Celtic folklore.

King Brân (Bendigeidfran) is a giant of Welsh Mythology (quite literally) and son of the Sea God Lir.

His name means The Blessed Crow (or Raven)

This story depicts a great war in the Mythic Age between the islands of Britain and Ireland over the Beautiful Branwen, the White Raven

It features many elements common to Welsh and Irish Mythology, including sanitised versions of many pre-Christian deities, the Cauldron of Rebirth and of course the Cult of the Severed head.

What does this story tell us about ancient pagan magic and beliefs, from the symbolism of his head guarding the land to his ties with prophecy, sovereignty, and sacrifice?

Join me on a journey through ancient myth and archetype, exploring the enduring power of Brân the Blessed and The Assembly of the Head.