Piety as a Protection - British Goblins CT010

Piety as a Protection - British Goblins CT010

Author: Gary & Ruth Colcombe August 2, 2017 Duration: 14:40

Piety as a Protection from the Seductions of the Tylwyth Teg

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

Book 1 Chapter 9 by Wirt Sikes

Piety as a Protection from the Seductions of the Tylwyth Teg All about piety as a Protection from the Seductions of the Tylwyth Teg, various exorcisms, the Name of God, Fencing off the Fairies, the story of Old Betty Griffith and her Eithin Barricade, the legend of the Bwbach of the Hendrefawr Farm and the Pwca'r Trwyn's Flitting in a Jug of Barm.

Running Order:

  • Section 1 0:52
    • Various Exorcisms 1:22
    • Cock-crowing 3:36
    • The Name of God 5:43
  • Section 2 6:48
    • Fencing off the Fairies 7:00
    • Old Betty Griffith and her Eithin Barricade 7:12
  • Section 3 10:10
    • Means of getting Rid of the Tylwyth Teg 10:15
    • The Bwbach of the Hendrefawr Farm 10:24
  • Section 4 12:06
    • The Pwca'r Trwyn's Flitting in a Jug of Barm 12:07

 

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.

  • Tylwyth Teg
  • Betty Griffith and her Eithin Barricade
  • Bwbach
  • Hendrefawr Farm
  • Pwca'r Trwyn
  • Prophet Jones
  • Rees John Rosser
  • Hendy, Llanhiddel
  • Blaen y Cwm
  • coblyn, wraith, elf, bwci
  • Rev. Robert Ellis, in 'Manion Hynafiaethol' (Treherbert, 1873.)
  • Prudentius
  • Mr. FitzHugh Ludlow
  • Anglesea
  • Hon. W.O. Stanley
  • Mrs. Stanley
  • Saxifraga tricolor
  • Merionethshire
  • Dolgelly
  • Arenig
  • Cymro
  • Sais
  • Rhyd-y-Fen
  • Eingl-dud
  • Pwca
  • Trwyn Farm
  • Mynyddyslwyn
  • Pontygasseg
  • Hafod-yr-Ynys
  • Pontypool

 

British Goblins can be found on the Internet Archive.

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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