In the fifth-century, Dwynwen was supposedly the prettiest of King Brychan of Brycheiniog’s daughters. Although she was betrothed to another, she fell in love with Prince Maelon Dafodrill of Gwynedd. Maelon forced himself on Dwynwen after she informed him of her betrothal.
Dwynwen wished to forget about Maelon, and so an angel froze him in ice. She asked God to thaw Maelon, to make sure that true lovers achieve their hopes and dreams, and to make sure she never married. Her wishes were granted, and she dedicated her life to God.
The ruins of Dwynwen’s church remains on Ynys Llanddwyn today, and it is indeed visible! Not to say that the whole story is true, but Dwynwen is likely to be a historical figure.
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In the fifth-century, Dwynwen was supposedly the prettiest of King Brychan of Brycheiniog’s daughters. Although she was betrothed to another, she fell in love with Prince Maelon Dafodrill of Gwynedd. Maelon forced himself on Dwynwen after she informed him of her betrothal.
Dwynwen wished to forget about Maelon, and so an angel froze him in ice. She asked God to thaw Maelon, to make sure that true lovers achieve their hopes and dreams, and to make sure she never married. Her wishes were granted, and she dedicated her life to God.
The ruins of Dwynwen’s church remains on Ynys Llanddwyn today, and it is indeed visible! Not to say that the whole story is true, but Dwynwen is likely to be a historical figure.