"Culhwch and Olwen"

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"This paper will discuss the use of characterization in the medieval Welsh tale "Culhwch and Olwen." Particular emphasis will be placed on the character of Culhwch and his love for the character Olwen. "Culhwch and Olwen" is an early Arthurian legend which "is found in a thirteenth century manuscript but generally accepted as a tenth century redaction of much more ancient material". The story is concerned mostly with Culhwch's efforts to win the hand of Olwen, the daughter of the giant Ysbaddaden. In order to win her hand, Culhwch must first meet a series of challenges which have been imposed by the giant. Culhwch does not take on these challenges himself, but rather has Arthur and his men accomplish them for him. Because Culhwch's role in his own tale is limited in this way, and also because he is not described in much detail, ... "

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