law to tax him. “You have no jurisdiction in law concerning the force and effect of Cornish Law. As Cornish Stannary Law is a separate body of law, English courts are not competent to decide what is correct or incorrect according to that law.” [A Tinner’s Case, Kernow, June/July 1991.] After listening to the arguments, the case was adjourned sine die. [See also “The Cornish Stannary Parliament,” by Paul Laity, Carn, No. 66, Summer 1989.] In the perception of many, Cornwall is still a Celtic country.

Cors

[W] “Of the Hundred Claws.” A warrior of Arthur’s asked to accompany Culhwch.

Creiddylad

[W] Daughter of Lludd Llaw Ereint. She was to marry Gwythyr, son of Greidawl (Ardent). However, Gwyn ap Nudd carried her off by force. Arthur set out after her and demanded that Gwyn set her free. A peace was made that Gwyn and Gwythyr were to meet each year on May Day in combat. The annual combat would go on until doomsday and whoever was the victor on doomsday would have Creiddylad.

Creirwy

[W] “Dear one.” Daughter of Ceridwen and Tegid Foel.

Cromm Cruach

[I] A golden idol worshipped by Tigernmas (Lord of Death) on Magh Slécht (Plain of Adoration), where human sacrifices were offered.

Crow

Also raven. In Celtic mythology the crow or raven is always associated with the goddesses of death and battles. The birds hover over the battlefield. It is a favourite guise of the Mórrígán. The name of Badb, the triune goddess, means “crow” or “raven.”

Cruachan, Cave of

[I] A famous entrance to the Otherworld, sometimes called the “Gate of Hell” by Christian scribes.

Cruithne

[I] The progenitor of the Tuatha Cruithne or the Picts. See Pict.

Cúchulainn

[I] Originally named Sétanta, he became known as the Hound of Culann. His mother was Dechtíre, daughter of the druid Cathbad, while his father was Lugh Lámhfada. He features in numerous tales of the Red Branch Cycle but is chiefly famous for his single-handed defence of Ulster during the war of the Táin, when Ailill and Medb of Connacht invaded the country to secure the Brown Bull of Cuailgne. His is a tragic tale for though he is constantly in love with women, he is forced to kill his own son, lose several of the women he loves, and slay his best friend, Ferdia.