Who was the mysterious Queen of the Lakes said to rule the waters
of north Wales? How did one Pembrokeshire woman armed with only a
pitchfork help defeat French invaders? And did Welsh folklore
really tell of women strong enough to wrestle grown men, fight
invading armies, and become giants?
In this episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, we
explore a trio of larger-than-life Welsh women whose stories tow
a fine line between fact and fiction, history and folklore.
There’s Jemima Fawr, the legendary heroine of Fishguard, who
reportedly captured French soldiers during the last invasion of
mainland Britain. There’s Megan Ferch Evan - hunter, fisherwoman,
musician, boat builder, blacksmith, wrestler, and all-round local
legend - whose reputation became so extraordinary she was
remembered as the Queen of the Lakes.
And then things become stranger still… Victorian writers also
tell of a travelling Welsh giantess who vanished to Texas with
her much smaller husband. Press play for the full story!
Expect Welsh folklore, giants, warrior women, myths, invasions,
and some truly *ahem* giant characters.
Tune in now… 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!
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a spooky episode.
For more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit
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Until next time, nos da!
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