St Dwynwen

Dwynwen was a 5th century Welsh princess, who was bitterly disappointed by her lover Maelon. In a dream, she saw her wish to forget him granted, but Maelon also punished. Dwynwen begged that Maelon be unharmed, and that her prayers would thereafter guide all star-crossed lovers. She awoke, and became a hermit on Llanddwyn island.

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