Beli Mawr (Lord of the Celts)

   the Great

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Personal and Family Information

Beli was the son of Manogan ap Eineid but his mother is unknown. The date and place of his birth have not been found.

His wife was Don Anna verch Mathonwy. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were Lludd or Lud Eirint (?-0062BC) and Casswallan or Casivellaunos (?-?).

Pedigree Chart (3 generations)


 

Beli Mawr
 

  

Manogan ap Eineid
 

  

Eineid Capoir ap Cerwyd
 

  

Cerwyd ap Crydon
 

  
     
 		  
     
 		    
 		  
     
 		  
     
 		    
 		    
 		  
     
 		  
     
 		    
 		  
     
 		  

Attributes

AttributeDateDescriptionDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Nobility Title Lord of the Celts

Notes

Note 1

Beli Mawr (the Great) can be identified with the Celtic God, Belenos. However, in his mortal form, Beli was said to have been the husband of Anna, the daughter of St.Joseph of Arimathea.

Note 2

Beli Mawr, called Belenos by the Romans, was the Celtic God of the Sun, representing the curative powers of the Suns heat. His festival of Beltane, when bonfires were lit to welcome in the Summer and encourage the Suns warmth, was held on May 1st, and is remembered in today's May Day festivities.