What is another word for annwfn?

Pronunciation: [ˈanʊfən] (IPA)

Annwfn is a Welsh word with roots in Welsh mythology. It refers to the otherworld or the underworld, which is home to gods and goddesses in Celtic mythology. There are several synonyms for Annwfn, depending on the context and the interpretation of the word. The concept of Annwfn is similar to that of Hades in Greek mythology, the land of the dead. Other possible synonyms for Annwfn include Tir na nOg, Avalon, and Mag Mell, all of which are mythical otherworlds described in Celtic folklore. The concept of Annwfn continues to inspire art, literature, and music to this day and remains an important part of Welsh culture.

Synonyms for Annwfn:

What are the hypernyms for Annwfn?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    fantasy characters, magical beings, mythical figures, things like mythological creatures.

What are the hyponyms for Annwfn?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Annwfn

But in stanzas iii and iv of Preiddeu annwfn, Annwn, or Uffern as it is otherwise called, is not an underground realm, but some world to be reached like the Gaelic Land of Promise by sea.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz

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