British Goblins

British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions is a book written by Wirt Sikes that explores the rich and fascinating world of Welsh folklore and mythology. The book is divided into three main sections, each of which delves into a different aspect of Welsh folklore.The first section of the book focuses on Welsh fairy mythology, exploring the various types of fairies that are said to inhabit the Welsh countryside. These include the Tylwyth Teg, the Bendith Y Mamau, and the Gwragedd Annwn, among others. Sikes provides detailed descriptions of these fairies and their habits, as well as stories and legends that feature them.The second section of the book is dedicated to Welsh folk tales and legends. Sikes recounts a number of these stories, which range from tales of heroic warriors to stories of magical creatures and enchanted objects. Many of these tales are rooted in Welsh history and culture, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of the Welsh people.The final section of the book explores various Welsh traditions and customs, including the practice of wassailing, the celebration of May Day, and the use of charms and spells to ward off evil spirits. Sikes provides a detailed account of each of these traditions, as well as their origins and significance.Overall, British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Welsh folklore and mythology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Wales, and provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and traditions of the Welsh people.1881. In a certain sense Wales may be spoken of as the cradle of fairy legend. It is not now disputed that from the Welsh were borrowed many of the first subjects of composition in the literature of all the cultivated peoples of Europe. In the ground it covers, while this volume deals especially with Wales, and still more especially with South Wales, where there appear to have been human dwellers long before North Wales was peopled, it also includes the border counties, notably Monmouthshire. Illustrated. Contents: The Realm of Fairy; The Spirit World; Quaint Old Customs; Bells, Wells, Stones and Wagons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.