A legendary creature from Welsh tradition depicted as very large and intelligent birds, often considered to be related to the griffin.
[1] The Adar Llwch Gwin were given to a warrior named Drudwas ap Tryffin[2] by his fairy wife.
The name derives from the Welsh words adar ("bird"), llwch ("dust"), and gwin ("wine").
Arthur himself was delayed and the birds ultimately turned on Drudwas when he walked onto the battlefield first, tearing him to pieces.
[2][3] Later, in medieval Welsh poetry, the phrase Adar Llwch Gwin came to describe all types of raptors including hawks, falcons, and brave men.