Arthur or Aladdin?

While I was reading Culhwch and Olwen, I connected this writing to an old Disney film whose elements line up with the story.  The set-up of this reading and many parts of the Disney film Aladdin seem to be similar.  Culhwch and Olwen is the story of Culhwch, cousin of Arthur, seeking to marry Olwen, daughter of Ysbaddaden Chief Giant.  This can be compared to Aladdin as princes from cities come and show off to Princess Jasmine and her father, the Sultan, in an attempt to win her over.  When Aladdin tries to court the princess along with the genie, they use a variety of different riches and valuables in an attempt to impress her and her father.  This is similar to Culhwch and Olwen because Ysbaddaden will not allow Culhwch to marry his daughter unless he completes perilous feats and brings him treasures that he desires. 

In my opinion, Arthur plays a very similar role to the genie from Aladdin in this reading.  An example of this is when Arthur said, “Though you do not dwell here, chieftain, you shall have the gift your mouth and tongue may name, as far as the wind dries…” (Loomis, 36).  I think this is similar to Aladdin being granted three wishes by the genie.  Arthur is also the main reason for success in the journey for some of the treasures desired by the giant.  The endings are also very similar because Culhwch marries Olwen just like Aladdin “marries” Jasmine, but Ysbaddaden is killed by Cuhwch and Arthur.  Aladdin had a much more family friendly ending where the wife’s father is not killed.