Olwen

In Welsh mythology, Olwen is a goddess associated with beauty, purity, and the renewal of life. Her name means "white track" or "white footprint", and she is said to have been so fair and radiant that flowers and plants would spring up in her footsteps.

Olwen's connection to spring is closely tied to her association with the natural world. She is often depicted as a gentle, nurturing presence, and her appearance is said to bring new life and growth to the land.

In one Welsh tale, Olwen is the daughter of the giant Ysbaddaden, who has been cursed to die if his daughter ever marries. The hero Culhwch falls in love with Olwen and seeks her hand in marriage, but he must first complete a series of seemingly impossible tasks in order to win her father's approval.

One of these tasks involves finding the Mabon, the son of Modron, who has been imprisoned since birth. Culhwch enlists the help of his cousin Arthur and a host of other heroes, and together they journey to the Otherworld to rescue Mabon.

As they travel through the wilderness, Olwen's presence is felt everywhere. Flowers and plants spring up in their path, and the land seems to come to life around them. In some versions of the tale, it is said that Olwen's own scent is carried on the wind, filling the air with a sweet fragrance that inspires the heroes on their quest.

Ultimately, Culhwch is successful in completing his tasks and winning Olwen's hand in marriage. The couple goes on to have a long and happy life together, and Olwen continues to be associated with the renewal of life and the arrival of spring.

Today, Olwen is still celebrated by many people who honor the cycles of nature and the power of the natural world to bring forth new life and growth. Her association with spring serves as a reminder of the beauty and abundance that can be found in the world around us, and the importance of nurturing and caring for the earth and all its creatures.