Talk:Branwen

So-called "Facts" about Branwen

There is absolutely nothing to support any of the claims made in that section. Rather than sticking it with a bunch of citation needed tabs or "may contain unverified claims" tab, etc, I'm going to remove it until whomever put it there would be so kind as to verify the "Facts". The only facts about Branwen are those given in the Second Branch, nothing else. Okay yes, back around the turn of the century someone called her the Venus of the British or some such, but in regards to the Triple Goddess identification, I'm not even going to touch upon any of Robert Graves' fabrications. So, if there is any authentic source that can back those claims up, then please, go ahead and cite them. Ryan 08:09, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
As far as "facts" are concerned - one other source not to be forgotten is Trioedd Ynys Prydein Gwybedyn (talk) 12:35, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

Query about Bronwen

I came to this page when looking for info on the name "Bronwen". My understanding from other sites is that Bronwen means "white breast" while Branwen means "white raven". The article doesn't say much except that in some myths the name is one or the other. Does Bronwen = Branwen? If not it should have it's own page, if it does then it should be stated explicitly that they are the same. 82.40.41.139 (talk) 20:32, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

"bran" means "crow", "bron" means "breast". See here - it's likely that Branwen was the original name (compare her brother, Bendigeidfran). Vashti (talk) 14:26, 7 March 2008 (UTC)