Welsh Folklore – Celtic Source

From Celtic Gods to Celtic Spirits

What happened to the Celtic gods of Iron Age Europe? Where are they in later Celtic folklore?

The Witch, the Hare and the Saint

The witch transformed into a hare is an old folk tale found across many parts of Europe. In Wales, the story appears to have a connection to Saint Melangell, the protector of ŵyn Melangell (‘Melangell’s lambs’), the traditional Welsh name for hares. Don’t forget that the next courses, The Taliesin Tradition and The Four BranchesContinue reading “The Witch, the Hare and the Saint”