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Llefelys
Llefelys Llefelys is the name of the advisor-king — a figure whose greatest gifts are intelligence, foresight, and the ability to solve problems that confound others. His story in the Mabinogion makes him the model of the brilliant consultant who resolves crises from a remove, using ingenuity rather than force. Characters named Llefelys tend to be calm, methodical, and possessed of a wider view of situations that makes them invaluable in moments of crisis.
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Llefelys
The Mabinogion (Lludd and Llefelys) — Traditional Welsh Mythology
The wise king of France who provides the solutions to the three plagues of Britain, communicating with his brother through a long bronze horn to prevent supernatural eavesdropping.
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