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The Tailless, Black Sow - Hwch Ddu Gwta
One terrifying custom connected with Calan Gaeaf (the first day of winter) is that of the Hwch Ddu Gwta, a tailless, black sow. A reminder of the darker and more sinister,...
The Tailless, Black Sow - Hwch Ddu Gwta
One terrifying custom connected with Calan Gaeaf (the first day of winter) is that of the Hwch Ddu Gwta, a tailless, black sow. A reminder of the darker and more sinister,...
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Dog of Darkness - Gwyllgi
Gwyllgi (pronounced gwill-gee) is the Welsh word for a spectral black dog, a supernatural being that roams the darkness, and is part of Welsh folklore. This spectral hound, also known...
Dog of Darkness - Gwyllgi
Gwyllgi (pronounced gwill-gee) is the Welsh word for a spectral black dog, a supernatural being that roams the darkness, and is part of Welsh folklore. This spectral hound, also known...
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Scarecrow - Bwgan Brain
Bwgan brain (pronounced boo-gan brine) is a Welsh word that has several possible etymological meanings, and is layered with associations from the folklore, culture and language of Wales. It literally...
Scarecrow - Bwgan Brain
Bwgan brain (pronounced boo-gan brine) is a Welsh word that has several possible etymological meanings, and is layered with associations from the folklore, culture and language of Wales. It literally...
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Witch - Gwrach
The word gwrach (pronounced close to ‘gwrahkh’) in Welsh means ‘witch’ or ‘hag’; in fact, the concept of the ‘witch’ or ‘hag’ is central to Welsh folklore, mythology and cultural...
Witch - Gwrach
The word gwrach (pronounced close to ‘gwrahkh’) in Welsh means ‘witch’ or ‘hag’; in fact, the concept of the ‘witch’ or ‘hag’ is central to Welsh folklore, mythology and cultural...
