Gwythr

Thus, the myth is resolved not by victory, but by eternal stalemate. Creiddylad becomes a perpetual prize, and Gwythr becomes an eternal contender.

Some Welsh reconstructionist rituals include a “Gwythr invocation” during Beltane (Calan Mai) to represent the waxing sun. gwythr

"For the sake of peace, and that they might not destroy the world, they made an agreement that they should fight for the maiden every May Day, from that day until the day of doom; and that whoever should be conqueror on the day of doom should have the maiden." Thus, the myth is resolved not by victory,