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]]''"Nothing can outrun teleportation. Except perhaps a Cŵn Annwn." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna'' | ]]''"Nothing can outrun teleportation. Except perhaps a Cŵn Annwn." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna'' | ||
Cŵn Annwn are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to | Cŵn Annwn are wolf-like animals which possess a connection to Anþerwelten, although this connection has not yet been fully explored. They are related to wolves, although they are believed to be significantly smarter. | ||
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=== Etymology === | === Etymology === | ||
Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly Grimhound howls. | Cŵn Annwn (pronounced "koon an-noon") are spectral hounds from Welsh mythology. They are believed to be the hunting dogs of Arawn, the king of Annwn, the Welsh Otherworld. Their howls are thought to foretell death or represent the sound of the Wild Hunt, a supernatural procession led by Arawn or other deities. However, what the people believe to be Cŵn Annwn howls may possibly [[Grimhound]] howls. | ||
=== Uses === | === Uses === | ||
The fur of Cŵn Annwn has magic properties and is sometimes (although rarely) used in talismans and magic wands. Due to their connection to the Anþerwelts, this can allow the wand to strengthen the caster's spells, although the wild nature of the Cŵn Annwn can make it difficult to control. | The fur of Cŵn Annwn has magic properties and is sometimes (although rarely) used in talismans and magic wands. Due to their connection to the Anþerwelts, this can allow the wand to strengthen the caster's spells, although the wild nature of the Cŵn Annwn can make it difficult to control. | ||