Addanc
Sign in to saveThe Afanc (, sometimes also called Addanc, ) is a lake monster from Welsh mythology. Its exact description varies, being described as resembling a crocodile, beaver or dwarf-like creature, or a platypus and is sometimes said to be a demon. The lake in which it dwells is also uncertain and it is variously said to live in Llyn Llion, Llyn Barfog, near Brynberian Bridge or in Llyn yr Afanc, a lake near Betws-y-coed that was named after the creature.
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Das Addanc [ˈaðaŋk] ist ein Seeungeheuer, welches ursprünglich aus der walisischen Mythologie stammt, jedoch auch im keltischen und britischen Volkstum bekannt ist. Es existieren mehrere Synonyme für das Wesen, wie etwa Afanc [ˈavaŋk] (wohl das gebräuchlichste), Addane, Adanc, Avanc, Abhac und Abac.
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