EP128 Deadly Death Omens: The Mystery of Welsh Corpse Candles (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees)

Journey into the haunted heart of Welsh folklore, exploring eerie
accounts of encounters with mysterious apparitions known as corpse
candles (canwyll corff).

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, innocent individuals
walking through the Welsh countryside found themselves face to
face with ghostly lights that foretold impending deaths. Tales
from Maesydderwen and Silian talk of enigmatic lights that lead
to bone-chilling revelations of imminent burials.


These stories have deep roots in Welsh folklore, dating back
centuries to the pioneering ghost hunter Rev. Edmund Jones in the
18th century.


There's also an update from Mark about his upcoming projects,
including the Halloween episodes which will feature some Nos
Calan Gaeaf lore and a paranormal investigation in one of Wales's
"most haunted" places.


Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts
and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare!


 


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What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees
podcast?

The "Ghosts and Folklore of Wales" podcast explores Welsh ghosts
and 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
takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious
subjects by combining decades of research from many books and
articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes.


Ranging from "real life" encounters with the uncanny to
fantastical adventures from the Mabinogion, new episodes are
uploaded every other (Folklore) Thursday and feature everything
from pesky poltergeists to fire-breathing dragons, with the odd
wicked - and not-so-wicked - witch along the way.


Along with the regular stories you can also expect the odd
special guest, an occasional live ghost hunt, and all sorts of
crazy ideas. Seasonal specials include the dark folklore and
Gothic Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf) traditions, and everyone's
favourite skulled-skulled Christmas visitor, the Mari Lwyd
herself.


Dare you explore haunted Wales? From the sublime mountains and
cascading waterfalls to the bustling cities and remote farms, go
in search of the paranormal and the unexplained in all corners of
Cymru - think of it as opening the Welsh The X-Files... and some
tenuous Ghostbusters links!


Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a spooky episode, and for
more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit
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Books by Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales etc.)

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It's spooky time!