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Blodeuwedd

Blodeuwedd is a figure from Welsh mythology, appearing in the Mabinogi. She was crafted from flowers by magicians to be the wife of the hero Lleu Llaw Gyffes. Although she was initially a symbol of beauty, her story takes a darker turn when she betrays Lleu. Transformed into an owl, Blodeuwedd embodies themes of deception, change, and punishment. Her story explores complex human emotions and moral choices, serving as a powerful myth about fidelity and the consequences of betrayal.