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ELLI (fl. 6th century), saint The ' Vita Cadoci,' composed in the late 11th century, is the only source for the legend of S. Elli. It relates that when S. Cadoc, in the course of his travels in foreign lands, landed upon a group of islands called the islands of Grimbul, the queen of that region implored him to free her from the curse of barrenness. S. Cadoc interceded for her, and eventually she bore a son, Elli, whom she
THOMAS, LEWIS (fl. first half of the 20th century) south Wales, pioneer of the art of Cerdd Dant musical interests turned to Cerdd Dant. A harp was bought and he had lessons from Telynores Elli, mastering the harp well enough to accompany his children where he had previously used the piano. Many professional musicans sought his help and found him very ready to share his knowledge. He began competing as a 'setter' of words to harp music and his settings won at the national eisteddfod in Caerphilly

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