Mythical Wales

Myths, legends and folk tales in the land of dragons

Sander Blom

A collection of myths, legends and folk tales from around Wales, accompanied by stunning photographs of locations associated with each one. From the giant that gave Yr Wyddfa its name to the three sisters who turned into rivers, discover the rich history of Wales in these 50 stories and photographs!

ISBN: 9781800996908

Price: £14.99

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Format: Paperback

Language: English

No. of pages: 128

Table of Contents

Preface
About the Stories
A brief introduction to Welsh history

Monmouth, Gwent
Trellech, gwent
Usk, Gwent
Caerleon, Gwent
Caerphilly, Gwent
Castell coch, Glamorgan
Tresilian Bay, Glamorgan
Sker Point, Glamorgan
Margam Castle, Glamorgan
Pennard Castle, Glamorgan
Dinas Rock, Glamorgan
Banwen, Glamorgan
Llyn y Fan Fach, Dyfed
Gorslas, Dyfed, Paxton's Tower, Dyfed, Carmarthen, Dyfed
St David, Dyfed
Carreg Wastad Point, Dyfed
St Dogmaels, Dyfed
Ystradffin, Dyfed
Devil's Bridge, Dyfed
Nanteos Mansion, Dyfed
Ynyslas, Dyfed
Cader Idris, Gwynedd
Harlech, Gwynedd
Nant Gwrtheyrn, Gwynedd
Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd
Llanddwyn Island, Gwynedd
Llaneilian, Gwynedd
Menai Strait, Gwynedd
Beddgelert, Gwynedd
Dinas Emrys, Gwynedd
Bwlch y Saethau, Gwynedd
Yr Wyddfa, Gwynedd
Llyn Idwal, Clwyd
Wibernant, Clwyd
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd
Llyn Geirionydd, Clwyd
The Great Orme, Clwyd
Rhos-on-Sea, Clwyd
Point of Ayr, Clwyd
St Winifrede's Well, Clwyd
Chirk Castle, Clwyd
Pennant Melangell, Powys
Powis Castle, Powys
Montgomery, Powys
River Severn, Powys
Pumlumon, Powys
Llangorse Lake, Powys
Chartist Cave, Powys

Blurb

Wales is the land of the dragons, a small country with a rich history - and one where almost every human settlement has its own myth or legend. In this beautifully illustrated book, Dutch photographer Sander Blom travels the length and breadth of the nation to cast an artistic eye on that fabulous legacy, and offers photographs and stories from 50 of Wales' most iconic locations. Read about haunted castles, ancient giants, tales of King Arthur and his Knights - and find out how the red dragon became the country's proud emblem.