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Chief giant of Culhwch ac Olwen, who sets forty impossible tasks (anoethau) before Culhwch may marry his daughter Olwen, knowing he will die when she weds. The longest single giant narrative in medieval Welsh literature.
Named in Greek, Roman, Norse, Islamic, Celtic and Asian tradition. Recorded as tradition, not asserted as history.
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