Llawfrodedd Farfog
Welsh writer
About Llawfrodedd Farfog
Llawfrodedd Farfog or Llawfrodedd Farchog (Middle Welsh) is a hero of Welsh tradition. The meaning of the personal name Llawfrodedd is uncertain, however, it is suggested that the name is associated with Llawfrydedd 'Sorrow', the epithets Farfog (barfog) and Farchog (marchog) mean "bearded" and "horseman" respectively.
Llawfrodedd is a hero of Arthur's court in the tales of Culhwch and Olwen and Breuddwyd Rhonabwy. Several examples of the word 'Llawfrodedd' are found in the work of the medieval Gogynfeirdd poets, but it is not clear if it occurs as a proper name.
The evidence suggests that Llawfrodedd may have been one of 'Men of the North', but this can not be proven.
In the Medieval manuscript Bonedd y Saint (The Pedigree of the Saints), the saint Idloes is identified as the son of Gwdnabi and grandson of Llawvrodedd Varfog.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Frequently asked questions
Who was Llawfrodedd Farfog?
Welsh writer
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Llawfrodedd Farfog
· DBpedia: Llawfrodedd Farfog
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Llawfrodedd Farfog. https://biography.guide/llawfrodedd-farfog/
MLA: "Llawfrodedd Farfog." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/llawfrodedd-farfog/.
Chicago: "Llawfrodedd Farfog." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/llawfrodedd-farfog/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC