The Welsh/Cornish Word “Awen”
In Cornish, it means “imagination,” “inspiration,” and “muse,” while in Welsh it means “poetic gift,” and “muse.” I came across this word in the Cornish Dictionary created by the Cornish…
Contemplation. Communication. Application.
In Cornish, it means “imagination,” “inspiration,” and “muse,” while in Welsh it means “poetic gift,” and “muse.” I came across this word in the Cornish Dictionary created by the Cornish…
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It's time his name got a little respect
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Originally derived from her brother's middle name.
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