Prydain

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Prydain or Prydein is the Welsh name for the island of Great Britain.

In mediaeval texts (e.g. the Mabinogion), the term often refers to the northernmost part of the island, beyond the Forth and Clyde: where the island as a whole is meant, the phrase Ynys Prydain (Isle of Prydain) is commonly used. Compare Albion and Alba for a similar distinction.

The name has been used by a number of authors for ancient Celtic or fantasy lands, including numerous works of Stephen Lawhead, and Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain.

The name is currently being used by a celtic rock band which uses the Great Highland bagpipe as its main melodic instrument backed by a rock band style rhythm section. Their first CD Unfinished Business was released in 2000. Band members are Aron Garceau on guitar and vocals, Iain Mac Harg on bagpipes and whistle, Hazen Metro on bagpipes, Andy Smith on bass and Caleb Bronz on drums.

See also

• History of Wales

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