Folklore of Cymru
Cymru’s folklore is shaped by rugged mountains, green valleys, and a wild coastline where the land and the Otherworld meet. From ancient hillforts to deep lakes and hidden caves, people have long spoken of spirits, giants, and the Tylwyth Teg, the Fair Folk, who dwell in the places between.
Stories passed down through generations tell of shape-shifters, dragons, ghostly hounds, and wise seers, of brave warriors and tragic lovers. They warn, they wonder, they teach... and they endure.
Christianity came to Wales in the early medieval period, but it did not erase the old ways. Instead, Celtic beliefs, local traditions and Christian stories intertwined, creating a rich tapestry of myth, legend, and custom that endures in language, song, and story.
To explore Welsh folklore is to step into a world where the veil is thin, where the land is alive with ancient presence, and where respect for nature, for the seen and unseen, remains at the heart of the tradition.
Discover The Creatures Of Wales
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