Baleful Storm Spirits - British Goblins CT033

Baleful Storm Spirits - British Goblins CT033

Author: Gary & Ruth Colcombe January 10, 2018 Duration: 23:38

Baleful Storm Spirits

British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881)

Book 4 Chapter 5

by

Wirt Sikes

Baleful Storm Spirits, is all about the spirits of thunder and lightning, hidden treasure and the dragons of Wales. Sikes tells us the story of the Red Lady of Paviland caves and the Treasure Chest under Moel Arthur, the Cavern of the Ravens and the origin of the Red Dragon of Wales.

Running Order:

  • Baleful Storm Spirits 1:48
  • The Shower at the Magic Fountain 2:31
  • Obstacles in the Way of Treasure-Seekers 4:03
  • The Red Lady of Paviland 4:46
  • The Fall of Coychurch Tower 5:23
  • Thunder and Lightning evoked by Digging 6:21
  • The Treasure Chest under Moel Arthur in the Vale of Clwyd 7:32
  • Modern Credulity 8:36
  • The Cavern of the Ravens 10:36
  • The Eagle-guarded Coffer of Castell Coch 12:03
  • Sleeping Warriors as Treasure-Guarders 15:38
  • The Dragon which St. Samson drove out of Wales 16:52
  • Dragons in the Mabinogion 17:48
  • Whence came the Red Dragon of Wales? 18:14
  • The Original Dragon of Mythology 19:41
  • Prototypes of Welsh Caverns and Treasure-Hills 20:27
  • The Goblins of Electricity 21:42

 

Names Used in this Section

All proper names, and words in Welsh or other languages, are recorded here in the show-notes and we've done our best to get the pronounciations right for you.

Paviland
Coychurch Tower
Moel Arthur
Vale of Clwyd
Castell Coch
St. Samson
Sir Kai
Arthur
Sir Owain
Dr. Buckland
Constantine
St. Crallo
Caerau, Cardiganshire
Crochan aur
Herald Cymraeg
Pant-y-Saer crmlech, Anglesea
John Jones, Llandudno
Isaac JonesGiraldus
Kemeys
Pembrokeshire
St. Bernacus
Glamorganshire
Ogof Cigfrain
Peidiwch!
Lord Bute
Nantyglyn
Yehain Banog
Hu gadarn
Draig
Owen Lawgoch
Mynydd Mawr, Carmarthenshire
Craig-y-Ddinas
Caerleon, Monmouthshire
Hesperides
Payshtha-more
O'Rourke
Cadwaladr
Thomas Stephens
Merddin
Nennius
Geoffrey
Mr. Conway
Vortigern

The Red Dragon of Wales

The Red Dragon of Wales


Taliesin
Gwion Bach
Satanas
Klakkr
clû
Odin
Prince Ahmed
Poseidon

 

British Goblins can be found on Archive.org

You can find out more about Wirt Sikes on Wikipedia.

Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or on Apple Podcasts.

Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte.  You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.


Imagine a shelf of old, beautifully bound volumes filled with tales of ancient heroes, elusive fairy folk, and age-old wisdom from the misty hills and shores of Celtic lands. Celtic Tomes is an invitation to open those books with Gary and Ruth Colcombe, who serve as your guides through this rich literary landscape. Each episode is a curated reading from classic texts, bringing to life the myths, legends, and folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and beyond. This isn't just a recitation; it's a shared experience for anyone who has ever admired those collections in a shop or library but found the time to delve into them elusive. You'll hear the stories of the Celts themselves, the deep lore of the Otherworld, and accounts of magical encounters that have shaped cultural imagination for centuries. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a conversation in a cozy study, where the weight of history meets the warmth of storytelling. Whether your interest lies in bardic poetry, ancient battles, or the mysterious customs surrounding fairy forts, Gary and Ruth provide a direct, engaging pathway into these narratives. They handle the reading so you can simply listen and be transported, making the vast world of Celtic literature accessible and vividly alive one episode at a time.
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