Welsh Folklore
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The Afanc: Wales's Water Monster and Its Competing Stories
A source-led journey through the Afanc legends of Welsh lakes and rivers, including oxen, Arthur, Peredur and the problem of later invention.
The Afanc: Wales's Water Monster and Its Competing Stories
A source-led journey through the Afanc legends of Welsh lakes and rivers, including oxen, Arthur, Peredur and the problem of later invention.
Tylwyth Teg: The Fair Folk of Welsh Tradition
A careful introduction to the Tylwyth Teg that keeps the beauty, danger and regional variety of Welsh fairy traditions in view.
Tylwyth Teg: The Fair Folk of Welsh Tradition
A careful introduction to the Tylwyth Teg that keeps the beauty, danger and regional variety of Welsh fairy traditions in view.
Mabon and the Autumn Equinox: What Is Actually Welsh?
Separate the medieval Welsh Mabon ap Modron from the modern Pagan festival name, with the 2026 equinox date and the correct Welsh term.
Mabon and the Autumn Equinox: What Is Actually Welsh?
Separate the medieval Welsh Mabon ap Modron from the modern Pagan festival name, with the 2026 equinox date and the correct Welsh term.
Magical Christmas Legends from Wales
Discover Welsh stories connected with Christmas, from the first recorded Eisteddfod and the 1914 truce to remarkable festive birthdays.
Magical Christmas Legends from Wales
Discover Welsh stories connected with Christmas, from the first recorded Eisteddfod and the 1914 truce to remarkable festive birthdays.
Hwch Ddu Gwta: The Tailless Black Sow of Welsh Folklore
Meet the Hwch Ddu Gwta, the tailless black sow of Welsh Calan Gaeaf folklore, and learn the language, rhyme and bonfire custom behind the legend.
Hwch Ddu Gwta: The Tailless Black Sow of Welsh Folklore
Meet the Hwch Ddu Gwta, the tailless black sow of Welsh Calan Gaeaf folklore, and learn the language, rhyme and bonfire custom behind the legend.
Gwyllgi: The Black Dog of Welsh Folklore
Meet the Gwyllgi, the spectral black dog of Welsh folklore, and explore its name, appearance, regional stories and links with other Celtic hounds.
Gwyllgi: The Black Dog of Welsh Folklore
Meet the Gwyllgi, the spectral black dog of Welsh folklore, and explore its name, appearance, regional stories and links with other Celtic hounds.
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