Curig was a 7th-century Welsh bishop and priest who lived during the reign of Maelgwn Gwynedd. Described as a warrior, he was reportedly involved in a conflict with the king, which allegedly resulted in the king and his men losing their sight. After arriving at Aberystwyth, he moved inland to a mountain summit, establishing a settlement at the site that is now the village of Llangurig. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition.