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Legendary creatures from Welsh mythology. Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. G. Welsh ghosts (2 C, 2 P) Welsh giants (7 P)
-Elfydd: The Earth; the realm of humans -Annwn: The Otherworld; the realm(s) of the gods.Depending on the source, this could be a more typical Indo-European underworld (i.e. a realm below the earth), or the "deep" areas within the natural realm (e.g. deep within the woods, as with the First Branch of The Mabinogion, or within/near lakes, e.g. the Arthurian Lady of the Lake, Ceridwen in Hanes ...
Religion and mythology differ, but have overlapping aspects. Many English speakers understand the terms "myth" and "mythology" to mean fictitious or imaginary . However, according to many dictionary definitions, these terms can also mean a traditional story or narrative that embodies the belief or beliefs of a group of people , and this ...
Tylwyth Teg (Middle Welsh for "Fair Family"; [1] Welsh pronunciation: [ˈtəlʊi̯θ teːg]) is the most usual term in Wales for the mythological creatures corresponding to the fairy folk of Welsh and Irish folklore Aos Sí. Other names for them include Bendith y Mamau ("Blessing of the Mothers"), Gwyllion and Ellyllon. [2]
Rhiannon - late Celtic goddess associated with horses, fertility, rebirth, the moon, mercy, and justice; also known as the goddess of forgiveness and understanding; a major figure in Welsh mythology; Ricagambeda - Brittonic goddess; Ritona (Pritona) - Gallic goddess of the Treveri; Rosmerta - Gallic goddess of fertility and abundance
Christians came to dub these mythical creatures as "The Hounds of Hell" or "Dogs of Hell" and theorised they were therefore owned by Satan. [5] [6] However, the Annwn of medieval Welsh tradition is an otherworldly place of plenty [7] and eternal youth [8] and not a place of punishment like the Christian concept of Hell.
9. Chimera. Origin: Greek The mythological Chimera is a terrifying creature that features a fire-breathing lion’s head attached to a goat’s body, ending in a serpent tail. There are varying ...
Welsh legendary characters (2 C, 2 P) H. Halloween (8 C, 33 P) S. ... Pages in category "Welsh folklore" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total.