EP12 The Headless Jesus and Other Real-Life Ghost Stories from Wales: A Special Bonus Episode for Haunted Happening (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees)

Ever hear about the ghost of a headless Jesus who was seen by a
man of the cloth charging along a dark Welsh road at night at the
helm of a carriage pulled by spectral horses? No? What about the
pesky poltergeists which were scaring a married couple in their
new home nearby, and even "some holy ladies"?


In this special bonus episode of Ghosts & Folklore of Wales,
join MARK REES (author of Ghosts of Wales/ The A-Z of Curious
Wales/ Paranormal Wales etc.) as he looks back at three curious
real-life ghost stories recorded in the Victorian age by a man
from Flintshire.


Bemoaning the lack of contemporary spooky tales, he submitted
three of his own to the local press in order to reignite a little
interest in the paranormal. Not only is it a fascinating glimpse
into the supernatural beliefs of the people at the time, but it
has parallels with our modern-day approach to spooks and
spectres.


With many people nowadays looking to re-enchant a word which has
seemingly lost that spark of magic, could we all learn something
from the man who shared ghost stories with his community?


This episode was recorded especially for the Haunted Happening
#hauntedhappening event on Twitter and Facebook, and is in
addition to the normal weekly episode - two episodes in one week,
which means double the ghostly and folkloric fun - cheers /
iechyd da!


 


 


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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! 


Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a spooky episode.


For more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit
https://markreesonline.com/:


Mark Rees homepage

Mark Rees on social media

Books by Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales etc.)

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast



Until next time, nos da!