EP49 For Whom the Bell Tolls: A Gothic funeral tradition that keeps away evil spirits, plague, fairies and the Devil! Explore the mysteries of church bells on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast

Can church bells really protect your soul from evil spirits,
fairies, trolls, plague, and the Devil himself?

Bells have long been a familiar sight and sound at funerals.


From the passing bell at the head of the procession to the church
bells reverberating throughout the graveyard, we've come to
expect their incessant ringing on such sombre occasions.


But far from just being a means of breaking the silence at such
sad times, there are also countless superstitions attached to
these age-old traditions which could prove to be highly
beneficial.


Did you know, for example, that they could keep away such
supernatural creatures as fairies, trolls, evil spirits and the
Devil himself?


For some answers - and a few more questions - join author Mark
Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he explores the folklore surrounding
church bells on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.


He even sneaks in some folklore about stones, and how the "devil
stone" was made by a bell-stealing demon!


 


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

In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast
dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.


By combining his unique research and insights from many books and
articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird
and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's
countless curious subjects.


New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything
from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical
beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas
favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.


Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch
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