Faithful Companions
The following list shows the faithful animals of gods or mortals, such as horses and dogs, that are found in the popular myths and legends.
Please note, this is not a list of monsters and giants.
Adnúall
Animal type: dog
Owner: Finn MacCumhaill
Myth Origin: Celtic/Irish
Bel Joeor
Animal type: horse
Owner: Tristan
Myth Origin: Celtic/Arthurian
Bran
Animal type: dog
Owner: Finn MacCumhaill
Myth Origin: Celtic/Irish
Cabal/Cavall
Animal type: dog
Owner: Arthur
Myth Origin: Welsh/Arthurian
Ceingalad
Animal type: horse
Owner: Gwalchmei (Gawain)
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Chesnut Long-Neck
(Lively Steed of Britain)
Animal type: horse
Owner: Kai (Kay)
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Cloven-Hoof
(Plundered Horse of Britain)
Animal type: horse
Owner: Owain (Yvain)
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Drudwyn
Animal type: horse
Owner: Mabon
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Du
Animal type: horse
Owners: Moro Battle Leader, Gwynn ap Nudd
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Dun-Grey
(Pack-Horse of Britain)
Animal type: horse
Owner: Rhydderch Hael
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Gringolets
Animal type: horse
Owner: Gawain
Myth Origin: Arthurian
Gwynn Dun Mane
Animal type: horse
Owners: Mabon, Gweddw
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Husdant
Animal type: dog
Owner: Tristan
Myth Origin: Celtic/Arthurian
Liath Macha
(Grey of Macha)
Animal type: horse
Owner: Cu Chulainn
Myth Origin: Celtic/Irish
Lion the Merciless
Animal type: parrot
Owner: Arthur (in the Knight of the Parrot)
Myth Origin: Arthurian
Llamrei
Animal type: mare
Owners: Arthur, Caw of Scotland
Myth Origin: Celtic/Arthurian
Lomair
Animal type: dog
Owner: Finn Mac Cumhaill
Myth Origin: Celtic/Irish
Morvarc'h
Animal type: horse
Owner: Gradlon
Myth Origin: Celtic/Breton
Pale Yellow of the Stud
(Bestowed Horse of Britain)
Animal type: horse
Owner: Lleu
Myth Origin: Celtic/Welsh
Passe-Brewel
Animal type: horse
Owner: Tristan
Myth Origin: Celtic/Arthurian
Passelande
Animal type: horse
Owner: Arthur
Myth Origin: Arthurian
Saingliu, Dubh Sainglenn
Animal type: horse
Owner: Cu Chulainn
Myth Origin: Celtic/Irish
Sceolang
Animal type: dog
Owner: Finn MacCumhaill
Myth Origin: Celtic/Irish
White Lion
Animal type: lion
Owner: Owain/Yvain
Myth Origin: Welsh/Arthurian
By Jimmy Joe
