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Who is Enid from The Mabinogion and what is their importance?

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Enid is Gereint's beautiful wife. When the couple first meets, she is the hard-working daughter of an Earl who has lost everything. This impoverished state has taught her many lessons that will be beneficial during her marriage.

Enid is described as a loyal, faithful wife, who will do anything to assist her husband.

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The Mabinogion