Party with the Fairy Folk: Welsh fairies (y tylwyth teg) love to prank - and sometimes worse! - those who disturb their celebrations (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP50) episode artwork

EPISODE · May 13, 2021 · 28 MIN

Party with the Fairy Folk: Welsh fairies (y tylwyth teg) love to prank - and sometimes worse! - those who disturb their celebrations (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP50)

from Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees · host Mark Rees

Warning: don't disturb the fairy folk as they party by night! The fairy folk of Wales (y tylwyth teg) don't take kindly to being interrupted by nosy humans. In these cautionary tales, find out exactly how they react when curious people get a little too close to their merrymaking for comfort. Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he celebrates 50 episodes of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with a party with the fairy folk, and explores some of the pranks they play on unsuspecting victims. Get the wine and cake, and iechyd da! What is the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast? In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends. By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects. New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd. Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit: Mark Rees homepage Mark Rees on social media Books by Mark Rees Ghosts of Wales podcast

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