Maen Tyriawc is the place where Pryderi was buried after Gwydion killed him in combat. Its mention fixes the aftermath of the encounter to a specific location above Melenryd, preserving the site of Pryderi’s grave within the account of his death.

Location and Burial

The narrative identifies Maen Tyriawc as Pryderi’s burial place and locates it above Melenryd. It does not describe the site’s appearance or give further details about the grave; its stated significance is that Pryderi rests there.

Connection to Pryderi’s Death

Pryderi’s burial follows his combat with Gwydion. The two fought after agreeing to settle their dispute themselves rather than expose their followers to further harm. Gwydion prevailed through strength, fierceness, and magic, and Pryderi was slain. Maen Tyriawc is named in the immediate aftermath as the place where he was buried; the text does not say that the duel itself took place there.

Narrative Significance

The place-name gives the account of Pryderi’s death a concrete endpoint: after the duel and his killing, the narrative identifies where he was laid to rest. The notice is brief, but it connects the personal resolution of the conflict between Pryderi and Gwydion to a lasting grave above Melenryd.