Gillian Clarke, the national poet of Wales, draws on a tradition older than books in her pick of beautiful, funny and moving Welsh myths, from the familiar - King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone ...

The kingdom of Maes Gwyddno, more commonly known as Cantre’r Gwaelod, is said to lie under the Irish Sea in Cardigan Bay. It was ruled by Gwyddno Garanhir (Longshanks), born circa 520AD.

When it comes to Welsh mythology, no beast is more iconic than the red dragon (y ddraig goch); it’s the country’s national animal and is emblazoned on the Welsh flag.The oldest recorded story ...

The forest was then further uncovered by storms in 2014 and Storm Hannah in 2019. The submerged woodland between Ynyslas and ...

With the new King Arthur film recently shooting in Snowdonia, here are some of the myths and legends of Welsh heritage. northwales. Bookmark. Share; What's On. By. Charlotte Grimes-Thomas.

According to medieval legend, an ancient forest and kingdom once flourished in Wales. Now, as the result of a recent storm, the myth has been brought back to life.

From a deal with the devil to the lady of the lake and an ancient oak, these are some of the myths and legends ingrained in Welsh heritage. walesonline Load mobile navigation. News.

With the new King Arthur film recently shooting in Snowdonia, here are some of the myths and legends of Welsh heritage ...