The Mammoth Book Of Celtic Myths And Legends - Plot & Excerpts
It was a union that everyone rejoiced in, for it meant peace between the two kingdoms. Others rejoiced that Branwen should find a husband in the handsome warrior-king and a king so rich that he had sent no less than thirteen great ships to Aber Alaw, which is now called Aberffraw, filled with rich gifts. It was at Aber Alaw that the wedding feast was to be held. Great pavilion tents were pitched around the sea port and for nine days and nine nights there was feasting and entertainment. Branwen and Matholwch gazed upon one another and neither could find fault in the choice. Bran, the king of the Isle of the Mighty, was much pleased with the match for, above all things, he desired peace for his people. But there were some in the kingdom, and within his own family, who did not. Some were ready for mischief and war. Penarddun, the daughter of Dôn, who was the mother of Bran and Branwen by Llyr, had married again to a champion called Eurosswydd.
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