EP151 Fairy Gold: Secrets, Curses and the Price of Magical Riches (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees)

What would you do if you stumbled upon a stash of gold in the
forest, knowing it might vanish with just one word? Could it be the
legendary fairy gold of folklore, a treasure bound by secrecy and
mischief?

In this episode, we dive into enchanting tales of the mysterious
wealth bestowed by the fairy folk—fortunes that could disappear
in a puff of smoke if their origin is revealed.


What makes fairy gold so coveted yet so dangerous? From
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale to the chilling accounts of Welsh
folklore, we uncover stories where magical riches come with
strings attached—where silence is golden, but one slip could turn
a treasure trove into worthless paper.


Why did a farmer’s son vanish for two years, only to return with
fairy-made clothes that crumbled to nothing? And what dark fate
awaited those who dared to reveal their fairy gifts?


Explore the eerie connections between secrecy, luck, and loss in
these spellbinding tales of fairy generosity—and betrayal. Could
the fairy folk’s rules still hold sway today? Listen in to
uncover the strange and mischievous truth about the price of
magical riches.


Will you be tempted to break their cardinal rule?


Explore the lore... if you dare!


 


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WHAT IS THE GHOSTS AND FOLKLORE OF WALES PODCAST WITH MARK
REES?

The Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast explores the eerie world
of Welsh ghosts, ghost stories, lore, myths, and legends.


Launched by author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales,
Paranormal Wales) in early 2020, this weird and wonderful podcast
delves into the country's countless curious subjects, blending
decades of research from books and articles with long-lost tales
from dusty old tomes.


From "real-life" encounters with the uncanny to fantastical
adventures from the Mabinogion, new episodes are uploaded monthly
and feature everything from pesky poltergeists to fire-breathing
dragons, with the odd wicked — and not-so-wicked — witch along
the way.


Alongside the regular stories, you can expect the occasional
special guest, live ghost hunts, and all sorts of quirky
surprises from a Welsh storyteller with original ideas. Seasonal
specials include dark folklore and Gothic Halloween (Nos Calan
Gaeaf) traditions, plus everyone's favourite skull-headed
Christmas visitor, the Mari Lwyd.


Dare you explore haunted Wales? From the sublime mountains and
cascading waterfalls to bustling cities and remote farms, journey
through the paranormal and unexplained in all corners of Cymru.
Think of it as unlocking the Welsh X-Files with some tenuous
Ghostbusters references and terrible sound effects along the
way! 


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