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Taliesin

I lived from 534-599. I was from Wales.

Taliesin was a famous Welsh poet from around 550 AD. He was the son of Saint Henwg of Caerlleon upon Usk, and was resident bard at the courts of King Gwyddno Garanhir of the Welsh Lowland Hundred,of King Uriens of Wales and of King Arthur of Caerlleon.



He has been associated with a number of poems, including several in the 'Welsh Mabinogion' style. Works attributed to him include: In Praise of Cynan and Death song of Owain.



He also became something of a mythic figure and featured as an avatar of the Celtic sun god Lug, as well as a shaman or magician in some early Welsh legends.





Biography Information:

www.bbc.co.uk/wales

www.uoregon.edu

www.sct.gu.edu.au




My poetry

  • The Battle Of Argoed Llwyfain
    There was a great battle Saturday morning
    From when the sun rose until it grew dark.
    21 lines
  • The Battle Of Goddeu
    I have been a mulitude of shapes,
    Before I assumed a consistant form.
    244 lines
  • The Spoils Of Annwfn
    I praise the Lord, the Sovereign of the royal realm,
    Who has extended his sway over the tract of the world.
    16 lines
  • Elegy for Owain
    God, consider the soul's need
    of Owain son of Urien!
    23 lines, 2 comments
  • Elegy for Geraint
    Before Geraint, the enemy's scourge,
    I saw white horses, tensed, red,
    54 lines, 1 comment
  • Urien of Yrechwydd
    Urien of Yrechwydd most generous of Christian men,
    much do you give to the people of your land;
    19 lines
  • The Battle Of Gwenystrad
    If warlike chiefs with dawning day
    At Cattraeth met in dread array,
    83 lines

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