Anhun de Gwrthyfer was a 6th-century saint and nun from Ceredigion, Wales. As the daughter of Gwthyfer, she belonged to a lineage including Gwrtheyrn, Sefira, and Elen. Following a period of conflict in which her father died, she established a religious settlement known as Llan alongside her sister, Madryn, near Trawsfynydd. Her family connections were significant, as she married Cynyr of Caer Gawch and raised several children, including Ina, Gwen, and Non.
Life and family
Born into a family with notable connections, Anhun lived during the 6th century. After her father was killed during a conflict involving her aunt, she sought a religious life. She co-founded a settlement with her sister, Madryn, in the vicinity of Trawsfynydd. Beyond her monastic activities, she was a mother to several children, including Ina, Gwen, and Non, and was the grandmother of Dewi.