# Manawyddan — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Manawyddan in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Manawyddan Pwyll

**First appearance:** 0002-bulfinch-s-mythology

## Who they are

Welsh hero and magician, son of Llyr, central figure in the Mabinogi.

## In the story

### [The Mabinogeon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-mabinogeon)

Manawyddan appears as a wise and resourceful hero, often associated with Pwyll and the trials of the Mabinogion.

### [VIII: Pwyll, Prince of Dyved](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/viii-pwyll-prince-of-dyved)

Mentioned as part of the court; not directly active in this chapter.

### [Branwen, the Daughter of Llyr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/ix-branwen-the-daughter-of-llyr)

Brother of Bendigeid Vran, present at court and sent as an envoy to Matholch.

### [Manawyddan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/x-manawyddan)

Returns from war to find his lands seized; marries Rhiannon; endures the enchantment of Dyved; cleverly traps the mouse-enchantress and negotiates the restoration of his companions and land.

### [M](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/m)

Listed as 'Manawyddan, brother of King Vran, of London.'

## Links

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