CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS POST: Uther persuades the wizard Merlin to cast a spell to make him look like Gorlois. He enters Tintagel magically...
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Folklore Thursday: Igraine in legend and literature
As the mother of Morgan le Fay and Arthur, Igraine is a crucial figure in Arthurian legend, but it is important to remember that she is a compelling...
Folklore Thursday: The Muryans of Cornwall
The Muryans are a specific type of tiny fairy native to Cornwall in the southwest of England. Known also the Small People, they appear on the...
Folklore Thursday: Taliesin: The Legendary Figure
A fascinating, mysterious, and compelling figure in Celtic literature and legend, Taliesin is a composite character whose story blurs the lines...
Folklore Thursday: Ignis Fatuus: Jack o’Lantern and Joan the Wad
In fairy lore, there is a phenomenon known as Ignis Fatuus, which means ‘the foolish fire’, and the name can be applied to several different types...
Folklore Thursday: Ganieda; Merlin’s Sister
A somewhat ignored or overlooked figure from older works of Welsh and Arthurian literature, Ganieda definitely deserves to be better known. The...





