The often forgotten Liminal, ethereal Hafren is the celtic Nymph turned Goddess of the River Severn; a powerful being & one of the oldest named river deities in Britain. Her magical serpentine flow emanates tranquility,protection & sustenance.
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However as water is unbound in its capability Hafren is also known to cause destruction towards those that take advantage of her gifts. Known as Sabrina to the Romans, our beloved River Nymph is accompanied by two stories of origin that reflect both tragedy and natural beauty
The first involves King Locrine who falls in love with the Germanic princess Estrildis. Together they conceive their daughter Hafren. However the enraged Gwendolen, King Locrines original wife defeated the king and ordered Hafren and her mother to be drowned in the River
The second tale describes Hafren & her sisters Ystwyth and Wye as water spirits who yearn for union with the Celtic sea. They leave their father Pumlumon, & course through their chosen paths brining life and nurturing to the surroundings as part of the hydrological cycle
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