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Mabon ap Modron

Arthurian Legend
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A divine Welsh youth, son of Modron, rescued by King Arthur in early mythological narratives linked to seasonal cycles.

Detailed Definition
Mabon’s imprisonment and liberation appear in Culhwch and Olwen. In poetry, he symbolizes the cyclical nature of time and rebirth, his rescue reflecting Arthur’s role as restorer of cosmic order in pre-Galfridian lore.
Example
Example in poetry:
Mabon ap Modron, Welsh mythic figure, appears in Arthurian contexts as a prisoner freed by Arthur’s men; Poets link him to seasonal cycles and divine son archetypes; In modern verse, Mabon’s rescue symbolizes reclaiming lost time; His name evokes ancient roots beneath Arthurian Christian layers; Poets use Mabon to blend Celtic and Arthurian cosmologies; His liberation becomes metaphor for poetic inspiration’s return.
Additional Notes
Mabon ap Modron is a Welsh mythological figure, son of the mother goddess Modron, later linked to Arthur’s court as a lost hero rescued by Arthur—poets may use him to connect Arthurian legend with older Celtic myth cycles and themes of recovery and divine lineage.
Also Known As
Mabon son of Modron
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