When one thinks about British folklore, most people will think of English legends, like Robin Hood and St George. However, some of the most fantastical and interesting myths and legends come from Wales, with the stories told in books like The Mabinogion entertaining Welsh children for over one-thousand years.
Throughout the history of Cymru
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Tylwyth Teg Are The Welsh Fairies From British Legend
Fairies are a key part of British mythology, with many people believing in the pixie-like … Read more
Tylwyth Teg Are The Welsh Fairies From British Legend
Fairies are a key part of British mythology, with many people believing in the pixie-like … Read more
Did Fairies Really Ride Corgis Into Battle Against The Gwyllion?
Two of the main six (or five, depending on how you view it) types of … Read more
Owain, or the Lady of the Fountain
One of the greatest heroes from Welsh legend of Owain mab Urien, a historical Welsh … Read more
Twrch Trwyth – The Legendary Monster Boar Of Wales
One of the legendary monsters spoken about in The Mabinogion is the legendary monster boar … Read more
Gelert The Dog & The Truth Behind The Legend
The Legend of Gelert The Dog What Kind of Dog Was Gelert? Was Gelert The … Read more
The Legend of the Two Dragons of Wales
The Welsh Dragon is one of the most iconic images of Wales in the 21st … Read more
