EP149 Wales’ Most Terrifying Death Omen: The Haunting Cry of the Cyhyraeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees)

Have you ever heard a chilling, disembodied moan carried on the
wind, growing louder and softer like waves crashing on the shore?
What if that sound wasn’t just the wind but a sinister harbinger of
death?

This episode, Mark delves into the eerie Welsh death omen known
as the Cyhyraeth - a ghostly sound that strikes terror into those
who hear it. Could it be warning you of a tragedy in your home?
Or perhaps signalling doom for someone far away?


From haunting coastal cries accompanied by glowing corpse candles
to windows rattling and doors creaking open in quiet city
streets, the Cyhyraeth has left its spectral mark on Wales'
folklore.


But what makes this death omen so unsettling? How does it seem to
predict not just who will die but where their final moments might
unfold? And why is one part of Wales particularly plagued by this
chilling portent?


Prepare to uncover the folklore, mystery, and macabre history of
the Cyhyraeth - but beware, because once you know its sound, you
might just start to hear it.


Explore the lore with Mark Rees on the Ghosts and Folklore of
Wales podcast... 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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Until next time, nos da!