Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A) - Canu Aneirin, Awdl 1
Apr 10, 2025•16 min
Episode description
Trafodwn awdl gyntaf Y Gododdin yn y bennod hon, sef marwnad i Ywain, rhyfelwr a ddisgrifir fel ‘unig fab Marro’. Nodwn fod yr arddull yn foel iawn ond yn hynod bwerus; dyma fardd sy’n gwneud llawer gydag ychydig o eiriau. Dysgwn nifer o bethau am Ywain: roedd yn filwr dewr, bu farw yn y frwydr, ac roedd yn ifanc iawn pan fu farw.
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We discuss the first of the Gododdin’s awdlau in this episode, namely an elegy for Ywain, a warrior described as ‘Marro’s only son’. We note that the style is very sparse yet also extremely powerful; here is a poet who does a lot with a few words. We learn a number of things about Ywain: he was a brave soldier, he died in the battle, and he was very young when he died.
Cyflwynwyd gan: Yr Athro Jerry Hunter a'r Athro Richard Wyn Jones
Cynhyrchwyd gan: Richard Martin
Cerddoriaeth: 'Might Have Done' gan The Molenes
Deunydd perthnasol:
- Adnoddau CBAC – golygiad a nodiadau gan yr Athro Peredur Lynch: https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2018-19/int18-19_1-4/_cym/uned01/02-awdl-i-aneirin.html
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