In this last talk on Peredur and the Three Romances of The Mabinogion, we take a look at one ofContinue reading “The Bleeding Lance in Celtic myth”
Author Archives: Gwilmor
The Fisher King’s Question
The Mabinogion tale of Peredur contains a version of the famous grail scene that so fascinated medieval audiences across Europe.Continue reading “The Fisher King’s Question”
Contemplating the Goddess in Welsh story
In this first video on the Mabinogion romance of Peredur we see how symbolic colours and martial arts witches giveContinue reading “Contemplating the Goddess in Welsh story”
The Enchanted Mist in Welsh Myth
In this third video on the Mabinogion story of Geraint, we delve into the many enchanted mists contained in thisContinue reading “The Enchanted Mist in Welsh Myth”
Patterns in Welsh Storytelling
In this second video on the story of Geraint from the Mabinogion, we look at how medieval Welsh storytellers woveContinue reading “Patterns in Welsh Storytelling”
Were the Welsh bards shamans?
A question that often arises on courses is whether or not the medieval Welsh bards — those that gave usContinue reading “Were the Welsh bards shamans?”
Awen
A quick look at how this old Welsh word was used in its earliest contexts.
The Threshold Figure
The threshold figure is a common motif in Celtic myth. In this talk I look at some Welsh examples andContinue reading “The Threshold Figure”
The Symbol of the Lion
The lion is one of the most prominent symbols in the Mabinogion tale of Owain. But what is its meaningContinue reading “The Symbol of the Lion”
Remaking Myth in Welsh Storytelling
The story of Owain ab Urien travelled far in medieval Europe, mainly through Chretian de Troyes Old French classic YvainContinue reading “Remaking Myth in Welsh Storytelling”