Gwynn was a Celtic deity, venerated as the god of springtime and hunting. A member of the Tuatha de Danaan, he was deeply connected to the cycles of nature and often found himself in conflict with his brother, Gwythr, the god of winter. Beyond his mythological significance, Gwynn played a pivotal role in shaping the legacy of the Black Knight.
History
Origins[]

Summoned by Lady Evaine
Gwynn was the son of Nuada, conceived during a period when Nuada temporarily inhabited a mortal host while serving as the King of Britain.[3] As a member of the Tuatha de Danaan, Gwynn was venerated as the god of springtime and hunters. His elder brother, Gwythr, was associated with winter.[4] Born in Sliabh Bladma, located in modern-day County Offaly, Ireland, he was raised by druids within the forests of the British Isles.[1] The region known as Gwynn's Woods in Tír na nÓg is named after him.[5]
Like other Celtic deities, Gwynn possessed superhuman physical capabilities. Renowned for his hunting, tracking, and archery skills, he always carried a quiver of arrows and a dirk crafted from unknown materials by Avalonian blacksmiths. As a child, he consumed the Salmon of Wisdom, granting him extraordinary knowledge and insight. His role as the god of springtime established a profound connection with the Earth Mother, Gaea.[1]
Adulthood[]

A god's advice
Gwynn eventually became the leader of a wandering group of mortal mercenaries, bandits, and hunters known as the Fianna. Among his companions were the supernatural hounds called the Cŵn Annwn, originating from Annwn, the Celtic underworld. Gwynn also maintained ties with the Tylwyth Teg, a community of faeries residing near Llyn y Fan Fach, a lake situated in what is now Wales.[1]
Gwynn became entwined in a long-standing conflict with his brother Gwythr over Creiddylad, the daughter of Leir. Although she had been promised to Gwythr, Gwynn abducted her, prompting a relentless pursuit by his brother. This struggle repeated itself annually, with Gwythr reclaiming Creiddylad at the onset of winter and Gwynn seizing her again with the arrival of spring.[4][1]
Black Knight's Patron[]

Recognizing Black Knight’s destiny as the “Hand of Fate”
Attributes
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Powers
- Tuatha de Danaan Physiology: Gwynn possesses the conventional attributes of the Tuatha de Danaan though some of them are more developed.[6]
- Connection with Gaea: As a god of springtime, he has a special bond with Gaea.[1]
- Superhuman Strength: Gwynn is stronger than the average Celtic deity and can lift 35 tons.[6]
Abilities
See Also
- 1 appearance(s) of Deimne (Earth-616)
- 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Deimne (Earth-616)
- 7 image(s) of Deimne (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Gwynn's profile
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #14 ; Gwynn's profile
- ↑ Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Nuada's profile
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mystic Arcana: Black Knight #1
- ↑ Thor & Hercules: Encyclopaedia Mythologica #1 ; Otherworld's entry; map
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #14
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 14