History & Politics
Black Book of Caermarthen XV
Translated by D. Silvan Evans (1868) · From Black Book of Caermarthen
DINAS MAON, may God the blessed Sovereign defend it!
What the sun will dry, Edar will moisten.
Dinas Maon, the dislike of Sovereigns, where kings were hewed down in the obstinate conflict.
What the sun will dry, Mervin will moisten.
Dinas Maon, the security of the country, may the protection of God surround it!
What the sun will dry, Nynaw will moisten.
Mad put his thigh on Merchin the gray steed,
The fort of the brave will defend me.
What the sun will dry, Maelgwn will moisten.
Codex Note
Skene no. XXIV (group F: Poems Relating to Cities of the Cymry and Their Legendary Heroes).
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MLA
Anonymous (Old Welsh). “Black Book of Caermarthen XV.” Translated by D. Silvan Evans. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-old-welsh/6/.
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Anonymous (Old Welsh). “Black Book of Caermarthen XV.” Translated by D. Silvan Evans. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-old-welsh/6/.
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