{"product_id":"9781803999715","title":"Folklore of Wales","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Ross, Anne \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 12\/06\/2025,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 160 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781803999715,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWales is a Celtic country and the Celts have always treasured oral learning and recitation, with a passion for committing facts to memory rather than the written word. It is no surprise then, that Welsh folklore and story-telling is so rich and varied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe landscape is studded with the remains of ancient monuments, which were seen as the creation of gods and heroes. Every lake had its legend, whether inhabited by a grim, monstrous afanc, or by a beautiful, enchanted maiden. Giants stalked the land, while fairies could be dangerous, demanding propitiation. Omens of potential marriage partners were avidly sought by girls, while ghostly death-lights – corpse candles – could be seen moving relentlessly towards those doomed to die. A whole world of the past can beIndividual chapters examine the role of the medieval church in oral tradition; legends associated with place-names; calendar customs; giants and monsters; omens and second sight; witches, ghosts and fairies; supernatural birds and animals; folk healing and herbal remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55749787615605,"sku":"9781803999715","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781803999715_b00cbe1f-67fb-4c24-8028-283a8db2dfb0.jpg?v=1759683026","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781803999715","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}