entity_id,canonical_name,greek_name,tradition,entity_type,category,primary_domains,tags,cult_scope,primary_period,evidence_confidence,review_status,inclusion_basis,earth_association_score,chthonic_flag,serpent_flag,short_note,entity_class ENT_WEL_MATH,Math fab Mathonwy,,Celtic/Welsh,Magician-king,High Deity,"magic, sovereignty, fate, Gwynedd","magic, kingship, Gwynedd, Welsh, Mabinogion",,,A,reviewed,primary_text,,,,"Math son of Mathonwy; Fourth Branch; lord of Gwynedd; possesses a characteristic magical taboo — he must keep his feet in the lap of a virgin at all times when not at war or he will die; the taboo drives the plot when Gilfaethwy (his nephew) rapes the foot-holder Goewin; Math punishes Gwydion and Gilfaethwy by transforming them into breeding pairs of deer, pigs, and wolves for three years; co-creator of Blodeuwedd",ruler