Fairies make up a big ol’ part of world folklore, but their belief is particularly prevalent in Celtic mythology. Let’s explore three creepy, scary fairies said to haunt UK folklore. The Banshee Ah yes, the famous Banshee. Perhaps one of the most widely known fae folk, the banshee – roughly translated from Old Irish as…
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Three Weird Welsh Ghosts
My native Wales is a land full of ghosts and ghouls. With Halloween creeping up on us, let’s explore a few of the most famous weird Welsh ghosts! Hanging Judge Jeffreys George Jeffreys was born in Acton, Wrexham in 1645. As it turns out, he was also my 14th times great-grand uncle. Uncle-Judge Jeffreys earned…
Three Creepy Haunted Castles
Who doesn’t love a castle? Castles and palaces the world over are a great physical connection to the past, but is there something else roaming the crumbling towers and decedent ballrooms? Let’s explore three of the worlds most haunted castles. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK Wales has more castles per mile than any other country in…
Four Weird Welsh Folk Creatures
Here in Wales, we have a long tradition of folk and fairy creatures featuring a whole cast of characters. Some are local variations of critters seen across the Celtic lands, but some are weird enough stand out one their own. Let’s explore some weird Welsh cryptids and folk creatures. Aderyn y corph – The Corpse…
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