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Volume 6 Issue No. 3 Spring Equinox, Issue March, 2011

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Story of the Sword Of Dyrnwyn

In Welsh mythology, Dyrnwyn or White-Hilt was a powerful sword belonging to Rhydderch Hael, one of the Three Generous Men of Britain mentioned in the Welsh Triads. It was sometimes referred to as "Dyrnwyn, gleddyf Rhydderch Hael" or "Dyrnwyn, the sword of Rhydderch"). When drawn, it blazed with fire; if drawn by a worthy man, the fire would help him in his cause, but its fire would burn the man who drew it for an unworthy purpose. Dyrnwyn was also one of the Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain. It is possible there is a connection between this sword and Owain Dangwyn, a ruler of Rhôs. His second name means "white tooth" which perhaps refers to this sword. Owain Dangwyn has been associated by some scholars with King Arthur due to several coincidences in his life with the legendary figure including; being murdered by his nephew (Maelgwn Gwynedd); having "ab Yrthr" as his patronymic (his father was Einion Yrth); living at around the right time and he may have held the title "Artorius" meaning "the bear". There is further evidence of him ruling, for a time at least, from Viroconium where archaeological evidence indicates building work at this time. So, it is possible that this sword was the basis for the Excalibur legends.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article of the Month - History and Meaning of Spring Equinox - Gwyl Canol Gwenwynol

The Magickal Tree of the Month - The Sacred Willow

Herb of the Month - Herb of the Month - Valerian

Organization News - Southeastern Pagan Alliance

Environmental Concerns - Are The Earths Polls Shifting?

Ancient Flower Spells and The Secret Language - Language of the Flowers

Lady Boudicca Reviews New Reading Material From Pagan-friendly Publishers New Book Reviews

Transitions - Births, Deaths and other Transitions - We have lost several of our finest.

Spell of the Month - The Bringing of Power

Activites - Classes, Workshops, Gatherings, and more - Activities of Pagan Note

Dynion Mwyn Coven News - News of Dynion Mwyn Covens

Classifieds - Pagan and New Age Advertisements

Recommended Books - Rhuddlwm Gawr Reviews Reading Material

Georgia Pagan News - News of the Pagan Community in Georgia, USA

Georgia Pagan Recipes - Pagan Pudding

Worldwide Pagan News - What's happening around the World?

Ritual of the Month - Full Moon Ritual

Becoming Legal - The Association of Cymry Wiccae and Becoming Legal - How can your Coven become legally non-profit? What is the benefit?

Bangor Institute - Earn a Doctor of Divinity Degree as well as degrees in Naturopathy, Humanistic MetaPsychology, and Celtic Mysteries

Camelot-of-the-Wood - A Pagan Community which features Survival Training

Coven of the Red Dragon - What's Happening With Our Local Coven in North Georgia?

Dynion Mwyn News - Welsh Witchcraft News

Universal Federation of Pagans News - What is happening with the UFP these days?

Recommended Newsletters - Which Pagan newsletters are ethical, and contain relevant information?

Pagan Links - Links to Pagan Web Sites throughout the World

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The Sword of Dyrnwyn

The Sword provides news, views, and other information primarily of and for the students, members and friends of The Welsh Tradition of Dynion Mwyn and selected members of the International Pagan Community. The Sword is the official journal of the Church of Dynion Mwyn, and has a section which is devoted to the Southeastern Pagan Alliance (SEPA). We are primarily interested in news of topical interest, and articles pertaining to Witchcraft, Wicca, the Occult and Paganism. Deadline for the Beltane, 2011 issue is April 1, 2011. All submissions must include legal name and address. Names will be withheld or magickal names substituted on request. Subscription lists, names, addresses, etc. are not given out or sold. The Sword of Dyrnwyn may mail advertisements on behalf of approved advertisers. All news and articles should be submitted by the 1st of the month proceeding the issue date.

The Sword is published at the eight sacred festivals of the year during the months of: December, February, March, May, June, August, September, and November.

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Staff:

Managing Editor: Lady Gwen Boudicca
Contributing Editors: Lord Rhuddlwm Gawr, Lady Arialora,

Content: The ideas expressed herein are those of the authors and not those of The Celtic Church of Dynion Mwyn, it's covens and groves (except where noted), nor the editors of The Sword of Dyrnwyn. We will not knowingly print oath-bound material, gossip, or rumors. The Sword of Dyrnwyn cannot vouch for any product, services, or contact identified herein. The Sword of Dyrnwyn reserves the right to refuse any advertisement that it finds inappropriate.

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