EP47 The Elf Ladies' Stray Fairy Cow: Magical farm animals emerge from a dark and ominous lake in this cautionary folk tale on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast

Warning: don't mess with fairy women, and don't mess with fairy
cows!

In this cautionary Welsh folk tale, a greedy farmer finds out the
hard way that you shouldn't look a gift horse - or, in this case,
a gift cow - in the mouth.


When the dark waters of Llyn Barfog provide him with a cash cow
he can't believe his luck. But when madness takes over, and
darkness descends... 


To discover all the secrets, join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of
Wales) as he explores this fascinating old folk-horror fairy tale
on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.


And remember - don't mess with fairy women or fairy cows!


 


 
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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