Lake Fairies - British Goblins CT004

Lake Fairies - British Goblins CT004

Author: Gary & Ruth Colcombe June 21, 2017 Duration: 32:20

Lake Fairies

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

Book 1 Chapter 3 by Wirt Sikes

All about Lake Fairies. the Gwragedd Annwn or Women of the lakes, a legend of Crumlyn Lake, the elfin cow of Llyn Barfog, the Legend of the Meddygon Myddfai and much more.

'British Goblins' is packed with information on fairy mythology. All proper names, and words in Welsh or other languages, will be found recorded in the show-notes below and we've done our best to get the pronounciations right for you.

Running Order:

  • Section 1 0:42
    • The Gwragedd Annwn, or Dames of Elfin Land 1:53
  • Section 2 5:38
    • St Patrick and the Welshmen; a Legend of Crumlyn Lake 7:41
  • Section 3 8:28
    • The Elfin Cow of Lyn Barfog 9:24
    • Y Fuwch Laethwen Lefrith 12:22
    • The Legend of the Meddygon Myddfai 12:22
  • Section 4 13:42
    • The Wife of Supernatural Race 13:33
    • The Three Blows; a Carmathenshire Legend 13:44
  • Section 5 17:19
    • Cheese and the Didactic Purpose in Welsh Folk-Lore 17:20
  • Section 6 21:43
    • The Fairy Maiden's Papa 21:44
  • Section 7 22:44
    • The Enchanted Isle in the Mountain Lake 22:46
  • Section 8 24:14
    • Legend of the Men of Ardudwy 24:18
  • Section 9 28:54
    • Origin of the Water Fairies 29:20
    • Their prevalence in many Lands 30:29

 

The Gwraig of the Golden Boat 

The Gwraig of the Golden Boat

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.

  • Gwragedd Annwn
  • Llyn Barfog
  • Y Fuwch Laethwen Lefrith
  • Meddygon Myddfai
  • Ardudwy
  • Gwyn ap Nudd
  • Plant Annwn
  • Archaeologia Cambrensis
  • Drayton's account of the Battle of Agincourt
  • 'Cymru Fu'
  • Cardiganshire
  • Crumlyn Lake
  • Briton Ferry
  • St. Patrick
  • St. David of Wales
  • 'Sut yr y'ch chwi?' (How d'ye do?)
  • Cambria
  • Erin
  • Aberdovey
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Gwartheg y Llyn
  • Dyssyrnant
  • Fuwch Gyfeiliorn
    • Dere di felen Emion,
    • Cyrn Cyfeiliorn-braith y Llyn,
    • A'r foci Dodin,
    • Codwch, dewch adre.
  • Iolu MSS
  • Taliesin Williams
  • Merthyr
  • Llandovery, published for the Welsh MSS. Society, 1848
  • Vale of Towy
    • Cras dy fara,
    • Anhawdd ein dala;
  • Dos, dos, dos!
  • Gwraig annwn
  • Cwm Meddygon
  • Cadogan, Gruffydd and Emion
  • Rhiwallon
  • Rhys Gryg, Lord of Dynevor
  • Gray's Inn Lane
  • Cambro Briton
  • diawl
  • Mabinogion
  • Falstaff
  • Drws Coed
  • Turf Lake (Llyn y Dywarchen)
  • Cymry
  • Undine, Melusina, Nausicaa
  • Vale of Clwyd
  • Maidens Lake, or Llyn y Morwynion
  • Cynwal
  • Dracae
  • Nymph of the Lurley
  • Morgan
    • môr
    • gân
  • Faro Islands
  • In China, the superstition appears in a Lew-chewan legend mentioned by Dr. Dennys

 

British Goblins can be found on Sacred Texts.

You can find out more about Wirt Sikes on Wikipedia.

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 59

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Wedding Customs - British Goblins CT027 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
Wedding Customs British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 3 Chapter 6 by Wirt Sikes Ancient Wedding Customs of the Welsh, including the custom of bidding for wedding gifts and…
Courtship and Marriage - British Goblins CT026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:42
Courtship and Marriage British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 3 Chapter 5 by Wirt Sikes Welsh customs of courtship and marriage. Sikes tells us about the Welsh Goddess of Lo…
Welsh Christmas - British Goblins CT025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:20
Welsh Christmas British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 3 Chapter 4 by Wirt Sikes All about bell-ringing competitions between villages at Christmas time, the 'Pipes of the Wa…
Midsummer Eve - British Goblins CT024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:59
Midsummer Eve to Hallowe'en British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 3 Chapter 3 by Wirt Sikes All about Midsummer Eve and the Beltane Fires that precede it leading up to Hall…
Sundry Lenten Customs - British Goblins CT023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
Sundry Lenten Customs British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 3 Chapter 2 by Wirt Sikes All about traditions and customs occurring around Lent in old Wales. Sikes tells us al…
Quaint Old Customs - British Goblins CT022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:54
Quaint Old Customs British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 3 Chapter 1 by Wirt Sikes Quaint Old Customs tells us to rise early on New Year's morning to bring good luck, the M…
The Corpse Candle - British Goblins CT021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:47
The Corpse Candle British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 2 Chapter 9 by Wirt Sikes Corpse Candles are ghostly candle lights that allow us to see through the veil, or seen as…
Tolaeth Death Sounds - British Goblins CT020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:40
Tolaeth Death Sounds British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 2 Chapter 8 by Wirt Sikes The Tolaeth Death Sounds includes the strange sounds that foretell death, the story of…
Welsh Death Omens - British Goblins CT019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:26
Welsh Death Omens British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 2 Chapter 7 by Wirt Sikes Welsh Death Omens includes the Welsh Banshee or Gwrach y Rhibyn, crying spirits, the groan…
Medieval Devil in Wales - British Goblins CT018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:59
The Medieval Devil in Wales British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 2 Chapter 6 by Wirt Sikes The Medieval Devil in his customary form in Wales. How Sion Cent tricked the Dev…