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Where the Folk : A Welsh Folklore Road Trip / Russ Williams.
EBSCOhost Ebook Public Library Collection - North America Available online
EBSCOhost Ebook Public Library Collection - North America- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Williams, Russ, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Folklore--Wales.
- Mythology, Welsh.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (245 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Cardiff, England : University of Wales Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- Russ Williams embarks on an exploration of Welsh folklore and mythology, traversing the landscapes of Wales to uncover its rich and mysterious past. The book takes readers on a journey through various locations, each associated with unique legends and stories featuring ghosts, fairies, witches, and mythical figures such as King Arthur and the Mari Lwyd. Williams combines storytelling with historical context, aiming to both entertain and educate readers about Wales's cultural heritage. The book is intended for those interested in folklore, mythology, and the history of Wales, offering a blend of humor, adventure, and insight into the region's storied past. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Call To Adventure
- 1 Where the folk’s the party at?
- 2 Where the folk can I find a hungover ghost?
- 3 Where the folk can I hear the scream of a banshee?
- 4 Where the folk can I travel back in time to catch witches, fairies and ghosts?
- 5 Where the folk can I find a genuine fairy-tale castle?
- 6 Where the folk is the propa’ Lady of the Lake, ’en?
- 7 Where the folk can I get vampire furniture from?
- 8 Where the folk did the ‘Mad Doctor’ go to burn the baby Welsh messiah?
- 9 Who the folk dances with Mari?
- 10 Where the folk can I find a good, old-fashioned hero?
- 11 Where the folk did King Arthur, his sleeping army and the giant caveman go?
- 12 Where the folk did all the Welsh gods go?
- Crossing The Threshold
- 13 Where the folk did everyone go?
- 14 Where the folk can I find a beautiful princess and the ghost of a killer ape?
- 15 Where the folk can I find militant dancing fairies and a retired giant-beaver-monster-thingy?
- 16 Where the folk is the only patron saint in the village?
- 17 Where the folk can I find a pirate-fighting monk?
- 18 Where the folk can I find a talking seal and an angry Welsh lady?
- 19 Where the folk is the ‘Welsh Atlantis’?
- 20 Where the folk has the most extortionate toll charge ever?
- Freedom To Live Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9781915279729
- 1915279720
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