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A poem attributed to this figure ends each stanza by mentioning a journey taken by three boatloads of men, of whom only seven return. This figure intimidates a king by making the men of his court sing a song that consists solely of a nonsense word. This figure once won a horse race by laying holly in front of his opponent’s horses, causing them to dance. This figure foiled a plan to give inspiration to Morfran by accidentally drinking three drops from a cauldron, after which he hid by transforming into a piece of wheat that was eaten by his master (10[1])Cerridwen (“keh-RID-wen”). After this figure (10[1])was found as a baby by Elphin, he changed his name from Gwion Bach to one meaning (10[1])“radiant brow.” (-5[1])For 10 points, a Frank Lloyd (-5[1])Wright studio (10[1])is named for what (10[2])semi-legendary Welsh bard? ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

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