Welsh Folklore

Explore the enchanting world of Welsh fairy tradition as this guide unveils the enduring presence of these magical beings in Celtic myth and folklore. Join Welsh native Mhara Starling as she shares authentic Welsh beliefs, delves into the connection between magical practitioners and the fair...

Written by a Welsh practitioner, this book shares the magical traditions of the land of the red dragon, exploring deities, fairies, folklore, charms, plants, and magic with dozens of exercises for hands-on practice. Explore the history and terminology of Welsh magic and methods for honoring the land. Discover how you can incorporate traditional Welsh folk magic into your modern witchcraft practice, with exercises for honoring those who came before, connecting with the spirit of your home, protecting against adversity and malignant spirits, changing the weather, and much more.

A mythology collection of 80 Welsh legends and myths, gathered from across Wales. Welsh Legends and Myths is a compendium of traditional myths, Welsh fables, Welsh fairy tales and real stories. Like other Celtic mythology, many of the myths and legends told here are based on factual events. While some have mythical roots, all are entertaining.

Celtic mythology, Arthurian romance, and an intriguing interpretation of British history - these are just some of the themes embraced by the anonymous authors of the eleven tales that make up the Welsh medieval masterpiece known as The Mabinogion. They tell of Gwydion the shape-shifter, who can create a woman out of flowers; of Math the magician whose feet must lie in the lap of a virgin; of hanging a pregnant mouse and hunting a magical boar.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of 13 dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.

When Cass returns to her mother’s house in the shadow of the Welsh hills, she finds more than grief waiting in the silence. A keepsake box whispers of secrets buried across generations, of women bound to the moon and hunted by something older than fear itself. Visions blur dream and waking. Bloodlines tangle with witches, hags, and the hollow things that stalk the night. To embrace her inheritance is to risk losing herself. To deny it may cost her everything she loves. As the past coils tighter around the present, Cass must decide: will she flee the darkness, or stand in it, luminous?

The Mabinogion, the earliest literary jewel of Wales, is a collection of ancient tales and legends compiled around the 12th and 13th century deriving from storytelling and the songs of bards handed down over the ages. It is a remarkable document in many ways. From an historical perspective, it...

Even among the Celtic nations with their noble tradition of bards and story-tellers, the Welsh stand out for the sheer weight and number of their stories. Drawn from many sources including the great book of 'The Mabinogion1, traditional Celtic mythology, and local folklore this collection of tales has been adapted by popular children's author Faye Saxeby and brought to life in an enchantingly warm reading by the lovely Welsh actress Angharad Rees.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step...

In this gripping debut, steeped in Welsh folklore, a husband and wife living in the beautiful but isolated mountains of Snowdonia stumble upon a buried Neolithic ruin—awakening a mysterious, ancient presence with its own dark designs. “A sumptuously written, chilling folk horror novel...

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and journey to ancient Wales–where dragons roar, heroes rise, and magic weaves through every tale! Buckle up—we're diving into a world of mighty dragons, prophecies of destiny, and enchanted lakes where magical swords await. It's a place where knights, bards, and even fairies have stories to tell—if you're brave enough to listen! Say goodbye to boring history and step into a treasure trove of legends that will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even believe in magic!

An enchanting romantasy debut about a girl who must strike a dangerous bargain with a fae prince in order to find her missing sister, perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Lexi Ryan For Sabrina Parry, the world of her small, Welsh mining town is cruel and practical. Her main aims in life are...

Uncover the Secrets of Wales' Most Mysterious UFO Hotspot: The Dyfed Triangle Welcome to one of the world’s most compelling UFO enigmas. In The Dyfed Triangle (Wales), journey into the heart of an area teeming with unexplained phenomena, eerie sightings, and chilling legends. Nestled between Aberystwyth, Haverfordwest, and Cardigan, this rural Welsh triangle has become a magnet for UFO enthusiasts, skeptics, and scientists alike. This comprehensive guide explores: 📍 Historical sightings that date back to the early 20th century 👁️ Recent encounters backed by testimonies, ...

What really happened in the Berwyn Mountains that cold January night in 1974? The Berwyn Mountain Incident (1974) is a gripping deep-dive into one of the UK’s most controversial and mysterious UFO events. When a loud explosion echoed through North Wales and strange lights lit up the sky, witnesses believed something extraordinary had crashed in the hills. What followed was a decades-long debate involving eyewitness accounts, military involvement, media frenzy, and whispers of a government cover-up. Through meticulous research, detailed interviews, and cultural analysis, this book ...

Mermaids. Monsters. Magic. But this story is no fairy tale . . . Kilmara, Scotland. 1725. For fifty years, Iris has accepted the curse that blighted her life. By night, she is a heartbroken woman, destined to walk the misty shores of Kilmara without growing older. By day, she is Moireach, a...

'Most lighthouses are a promise of sanctuary. My lighthouse is a threat.' The beam from Guinevere's lighthouse fends off the horrors lurking in the ocean surrounding the isolated Ynys Halen. Guin has one job: keep the light on. So, when Guin slips up, monsters are free to ravage the island and...

Once upon a time, on the edge of a forest, there was a lonely child with only his older sister for company. So his sister made him a playmate — Daye, a girl woven from carefully selected flowers and words. And finally, this boy, Rory, had a friend. Rory is gloriously happy, until he learns...

Bloomsbury presents The Puzzle Wood by Rosie Andrews, read by Olivia Vinall. 'Arresting... [a] tale of madness, murder, disputed inheritances and hints of the supernatural' Sunday Times 'Delicious ... dark ... sinister' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of number one bestseller, Pandora 'Thrilling'...

‘A lush, dreamlike, wholly intoxicating novel . . . Honeysuckle is a fever dream that I won’t soon forget’ – Ava Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning Once upon a time, on the edge of a forest, there was a lonely child with only his older sister for company. So his...

1 July 1969. The Investiture of the new Prince of Wales. When Arianwen Hughes is arrested driving with a home-made bomb near Caernarfon Castle, her case seems hopeless. Her brother Caradog, her husband Trevor, and their friend Dafydd are implicated in the plot, the evidence against them damning...