Podcasts about mabinogi

In the flow of healing waters and the urgent cry of the Earth, we hear the voice of the Celtic mother goddess Modron, also known as Matrona. A goddess of fertility, abundance and healing, but also of grief and loss and ancestral wisdom, she is still present, although hidden, in today's world. We find her myths in the tales of the Mabinogi, the Welsh Triads and modern tales of Avalon, and her image and veneration in the ancient religions of Celtic Gaul, where she first emerged as a river goddess.We can trace echoes of her in ancient Indo-European texts and possibly even further back to the agricultural myths of the Neolithic. She is even present in the stars. Modron - Meeting the Celtic Mother Goddess takes a deep dive into this often overlooked goddess who has inspired our modern myths, combining solid academic research with suggestions for personal practice and ritual, from a modern day dedicant and scholar of Goddess veneration. Modron is emerging from the depths. Will you answer her Call?Substack: https://kellebandea.substack.comX: https://x.com/DeaKelleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050923191257Kelle is a naturalistic pagan and greenwitch of Roma/Traveller heritage. 'Modron' is her first book and she has three more forthcoming all with Moon Books.

In questa seconda parte del lungo viaggio in terra gallese andremo alla scoperta del terzo e quarto ramo dei Mabinogi, il testo principale della mitologia del Galles. Ritroviamo Pryderi che avevamo conosciuto nel primo ramo dei Mabinogi e ci prepariamo per le peripezie che dovrà affrontare per salvare il suo regno e nell'ultimo ramo del nostro racconto faremo la conoscenza di maghi malvagi e scopriremo come mai donne nate dai fiori sono collegate ai gufi. Al termine della puntata scopriremo poi come i Mabinogi sono connessi alle vicende di Re Artù e i Cavalieri della Tavola Rotonda. Preparatevi ad ascoltare storie incredibili: il Medioevo non è mai stato così magico! Le musiche che ci accompagnano in questa puntata sono di Alex Bianchi, Elisa Petruccelli e Claudia Fassina.Visita il nostro sito e seguici sui social:https://www.celticharpacademy.com/https://englishgalore.schoolFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/storiediceltihttps://www.facebook.com/celticharpacademyhttps://www.facebook.com/EnglishGaloreSchoolInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/storiedicelti/https://www.instagram.com/celticharpacademy/https://www.instagram.com/englishgaloreschool/Bibliografia: The Mabinogion, tradotto da S. Davies, Oxford University Press, 2007I Mabinogion,  a cura di I. Abbiati e G. Soldati, Venexia, 2011Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, C. Fayers, Scholastic, 2021I Miti Celtici, M. Fois e A. Orso, Meet Myths, 2019Welsh Fairies: A Guide to the Lore, Legends, Denizens & Deities of the Otherworld, M. Starling, Llewellyn, 2024Musica:- The Humours of Ballymanus (Elisa Petruccelli)- Morfa'r Frenhines (Claudia Fassina, Elisa Petruccelli)- Chanter's Tune (Alex Bianchi)Testi di Anna Giordano, Chiara Giordano e Paolo RolfoEditing di Valentino BarbareschiCopyright di Anna Giordano, Chiara Giordano, Paolo Rolfo, Alex Bianchi, Claudia Fassina, Elisa Petruccelli e Celtic Harp International Academy

Puntata 3.1Il podcast “Storie di Celti intorno al Fuoco” realizzato dalla Celtic Harp International Academy in collaborazione con English Galore School è lieto di presentarvi la prima puntata della terza stagione!In questa prima parte di un lungo viaggio in terra gallese andremo alla scoperta del Mabinogi, un antico testo i cui racconti hanno ispirato generazioni di narratori e lettori. Preparatevi a conoscere Pwyll, Rhiannon e Pryderi, protagonisti del Primo Ramo e di Bran il Benedetto e Branwen, protagonisti del Secondo Ramo del Mabinogi. Tra incontri con creature dall'Oltremondo, matrimoni scritti nel destino e scontri epici tra giganti e uomini rinati da un magico calderone, questa prima puntata vi porterà in un mondo di magie e incredibili prodigi!Le musiche che ci accompagnano in questa puntata sono di Aphesis, Elisa Petruccelli e Claudia Fassina.Visita il nostro sito e seguici sui social:https://www.celticharpacademy.com/https://englishgalore.schoolFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/storiediceltihttps://www.facebook.com/celticharpacademyhttps://www.facebook.com/EnglishGaloreSchoolInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/storiedicelti/https://www.instagram.com/celticharpacademy/https://www.instagram.com/englishgaloreschool/Bibliografia: The Mabinogion, tradotto da S. Davies, Oxford University Press, 2007I Mabinogion, a cura di I. Abbiati e G. Soldati, Venexia, 2011Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, C. Fayers, Scholastic, 2021I Miti Celtici, M. Fois e A. Orso, Meet Myths, 2019Welsh Fairies: A Guide to the Lore, Legends, Denizens & Deities of the Otherworld, M. Starling, Llewellyn, 2024Musica:The Humours of Ballymanus (Elisa Petruccelli)Ancient Whispers (2017, Aphesis)Morfa'r Frenhines (Claudia Fassina, Elisa Petruccelli)Testi di Anna Giordano, Chiara Giordano e Paolo RolfoEditing di Valentino BarbareschiCopyright di Anna Giordano, Chiara Giordano, Paolo Rolfo e Celtic Harp International Academy

In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy!  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Synopsis Join Em and Dr. Jesse as they talk about the last two branches of the Mabinogi. Em's books can all be found here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C5XX9BH3 (or at many other fine internet sites.) Notes 1/ The previous episodes were: Episode 78 (introduction), and episode 79 (branches 1 and 2). Also, we're still using The Mabinogion translated … Continue reading "Episode 82: Morebinogion"

Synopsis Paul: Look, it's a school of whales. Ringo: They look a little bit old for school. Paul: University then. Ringo: University of Wales. (From Yellow Submarine, 1968) Ever wonder what Wales is, on a mythological level? That strange country of Michael Sheen with a dragon on the flag! And jokes about leeks in Henry … Continue reading "Episode 78: Ma-Ma-Ma-Mabinogi"

Blessings of Spring! We have a wonderful interview with Water Priestess Annwyn Avalon, author of the newly released Celtic Goddess Grimoire! As Goddess nerds, we loved and appreciated Annwun's approach and choice of Goddesses in the Grimoire. Her writing is a perfect blend of magickal and academic and the ways to celebrate these Goddesses are truly inspiring! Enjoy the interview - Kimberly is still running around with her head on fire by the fact that Annwyn lives in Dion Fortune's house!About Celtic Goddess Grimoire - Published by Weiser Books in March 2024“Welcome to the world of the Celtic feminine divine! Within these pages, you will meet great goddesses such as Brigid, the Morrigan, Sulis, Rhiannon, Rosmerta, and Elen of the Ways, as well as faery women like Melusine and Morgan Le Fae. Celtic Goddess Grimoire introduces you to goddesses of magic like Cerridwen, Arianrhod, and Blodeuwedd, as well as goddesses of justice, healing, and sovereignty. This book also explores the Ladies of the Lake, including the original Lake Lady from The Mabinogi. It shines a spotlight on the most prominent Celtic female divinities but also includes a section devoted to lesser-known goddesses of the Celtic world, such as the mysterious Nehalennia, who was nearly lost before her shrine was recovered from the depths of the North Sea. A practical guide to working with these sacred beings, this book includes exercises for celebrating, honoring, and serving them. Author Annwyn Avalon provides chants, rituals, spells, and meditations. Learn how to build altars, craft charms, and actively invoke these Celtic goddesses so that they become a living, vital presence in your spiritual life. Annwyn also provides information about the meanings of the names of these sacred beings, their sacred symbols and creatures, as well as their personal powers, realms of strongest influence, and historical context.”Buy on Amazon About the AuthorAnnwyn Avalon, a water priestess and Celtic witch, is the founder of Water Priestess Training, the Water Priestess Confluence, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft, an Avalonian witchcraft tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of esoteric water mysteries, art, witchcraft, and magic. The author of Water Witchcraft and The Way of the Water Priestess, she has written for The Magical Times magazine and Witchology Magazine and has contributed to other publications, such as Brigid's Light and The New Aradia. Annwyn writes the Patheos blog, The Water Witch. She lives in Glastonbury, as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of acclaimed occultist Dion Fortune. Annwyn serves as a keeper at the White Spring, one of Glastonbury's sacred springs. Find her at annwynavalon.com. Follow her on Instagram @annwynavalonGODDESS ALIVE RADIOJoin us for weekly podcasts for Goddess Alive Radio! Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will join us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences.

Trioedd Ynys Prydein, the medieval Welsh storytriads, can tell us a few different things about other sources of Welsh myth, particularly the Mabinogi. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page

Pigion Dysgwyr – Jessica Robinson Cynrychiolydd Cymru yng Nghystadleuaeth Canwr y Byd, cafodd ei gynnal yng Nghaerdydd yn 2023, oedd y soprano o Sir Benfro Jessica Robinson. Ddydd Calan, hi oedd gwestai Shan Cothi ar ei rhaglen, a gofynnodd Shan iddi hi yn gynta beth oedd ei gobeithion hi am 2024…. Cynrychiolydd RepresentativeGŵyl gerddorol Musical festivalSafon QualityAnelu ato To aim forDatganiad RecitalYn elfennol bwysig Of prime importanceCydbwysedd BalanceCyfansoddwyr ComposersCyfeilio To accompanyDehongliad Interpretation Pigion Dysgwyr – Sion Tomos Owen Wel mae blwyddyn brysur iawn o flaen Jessica yn does? Bardd y Mis ar gyfer mis Ionawr ar Radio Cymru, ydy Sion Tomos Owen o Dreorci. Mae Sion yn arlunydd ac yn fardd, ond mae o hefyd yn un o gyflwynwyr rhaglen Cynefin ar S4C. Dyma fe ar Ddydd Calan yn sgwrsio gyda Sara Gibson, oedd yn cadw sedd Aled Hughes yn gynnes, i sôn am un o uchafbwyntiau 2023 iddo fe…. Bardd y mis Poet of the monthArlunydd ArtistCyflwynwyr PresentersUchafbwyntiau HighlightsMurluniau MuralsOgofau CavesTafliad carreg A stone's throwAmgenach DifferentDylunio DesigningArbrofi ExperimentingPigion Dysgwyr – Meleri Wyn James Sion Tomos Owen oedd hwnna, Bardd y Mis Radio Cymru yn sôn am graffiti. Bob wythnos ar raglen Bore Sul mae gwestai yn rhannu straeon a phrofiadau. Ar rifyn ola 2023, yr awdures Meleri Wyn James o Aberystwyth fuodd yn siarad gyda Betsan Powys. Meleri enillodd y Fedal Ryddiaith yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Boduan a hi hefyd ydy awdures y gyfres boblogaidd, Na Nel. Dyma hi i sôn am sut mae arferion darllen plant, yn ei barn hi, wedi newid yn ystod y blynyddoedd diwetha … Y Fedal Ryddiaith The Prose MedalGofid ConcernAnnog To encourageDychymyg ImaginationAnnibynnol IndependentGwnïo To sewPwytho To stitchPenderfynol DeterminedDisgyblaeth DisciplineDadwneud To undoPigion Dysgwyr – Liz Saville Roberts Ie, mae hi mor bwysig i annog plant i ddarllen ond yw hi? A gobeithio bydd llyfrau Meleri yn llwyddo i wneud hynny yndife? Aelod Seneddol Dwyfor Meirionydd, Liz Saville Roberts oedd gwestai Beti a'i Phobol yr wythnos hon. Mi gafodd hi ei magu yn Llundain ond mi gafodd hi ei denu i Gymru oherwydd ei diddordeb yn y Mabinogi. Ar ôl astudio ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth mi aeth yn newyddiadurwraig ag yn ddarlithydd cyn iddi hi droi at wleidyddiaeth. Dyma hi'n sôn am ei diddordeb yn y Mabinogi…. Cofiwch bod yna gyfle i glywed y rhaglen gyfan ar BBC Sounds. Cafodd hi ei denu She was luredY Chweched Sixth formTraethawd estynedig DissertationCyhoeddiad A publicationWedi gwirioni Wedi dwlu arFel petai Seems to Bellach yn yr etholaeth In the constituency by nowRhyfedd StrangePigion Dysgwyr – Dylan Jones Liz Saville Roberts oedd honna'n sôn am sut oedd y Mabinogi wedi dylanwadu ar ei bywyd hi. Y ceffyl oedd thema Troi'r Tir fore Sul, ac un oedd yn siarad ar y rhaglen oedd Dylan Jones o Foelfre ger Abergele. Mae Teulu Dylan, ers y 70au, wedi bod yn cyflenwi ceffylau ar gyfer y diwydiant ffilm. Dyma fe i sôn mwy... Wedi dylanwadu Had influencedCyflenwi To supplyDiwydiant IndustryPigion Dysgwyr – Cleif Harpwood Ceffylau Cymru yn chwarae rhan bwysig mewn ffilmiau a rhaglenni teledu. Difyr yndife? Mi fuodd Dei Tomos yn recordio yn ddiweddar yng Nghwm Afan ar gyfer ei raglen Nos Sul. Un gafodd ei fagu yn yr ardal ydy'r cerddor Cleif Harpwood ac mi fuodd o'n sôn wrth Dei am hanes Cymreictod y cwm…… Cerddor MusicianY Canol Oesoedd The Middle AgesArglwyddi LordsYr Ucheldir The HighlandsCaerau FortsCors halenog Salty marshMintai TroopBraw A frightCenhadu Doing missionary work Y groesgadoedd The crusadesYmestyn To extend

Yr Aelod Seneddol Liz Saville Roberts ydi gwestai Beti George. Y ferch gyntaf yn hanes Plaid Cymru i ennill sedd yn Senedd San Steffan yn cynrychioli Dwyfor Meirionnydd. Cyn mentro i faes gwleidyddiaeth bu'n newyddiadura ac yn darlithio. Cafodd ei geni a'i magu yn Ne Ddwyrain Llundain. Aeth i'r Coleg yn Aberystwyth i astudio Cymraeg a Llydaweg a'r Mabinogi sy'n gyfrifol am ei denu i Gymru a chofleidio'r iaith a'i diwylliant.

Damh the Bard has been on Stirring the Cauldron many times over the years, talking about his music, his many albums   the Mabinogi series of albums, and more but the one thing that we've overlooked  was that integral part of music making, and that is his instruments. If you've ever seen Damh live, you can see the deep connection between he and his musical family.  There is a personality and story attached to each one of them, so listen in and meet some of  the musical members,  hear the backstories, and be able to listen live to the lovely sounds that they have to offer..   

What would a 5th branch of the Mabinogi look like? By following the recurring themes of The Four Branches of the Mabinogi, is there a way of guessing what a 5th branch would contain? A lecture given a few years back at the Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival. https://celticsource.online/courses-page

I asked the lovely people of patreon whether they wanted the Mabinogion or a Mythological creature and it was almost even, so I decided to try and do both! Enjoy :) In this episode we finally cover the first branch :) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celtic_sian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird and Tom Hirons discuss the Middle English classic Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The first part in an extensive conversation exploring what the enigmatic story-in-verse means and it's relationship to the first branch of the Mabinogi. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page

Matt Brown is the author of such wonderful children's books at the Compton Valance series (about a boy who creates a time machine from a 13-week-old mouldy sandwich), the Dreary Inkling School books, and The Mab, a re-telling of the Mabinogi, which might be the oldest written stories in the history of Britain. Matt was also TV presenter, notably on Nickelodeon, and he's a podcaster, but don't hold that against him. He tells us what he's discovered writing for children, why it takes a village to make a book, and why he keeps all his rejection letters...

The Mabinogi contain many influences and draw on many sources. In this last talk on Rhiannon's Mabinogi, we look at W.J. Gruffydd's conclusions about how the Mabinogi evolved, and take a brief look at later scholars who disagree with his basic premise.

There are several stories in the Welsh tradition and beyond about stolen children and their mothers, but what do they mean? Part 6 of Rhiannon's Mabinogi. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page

Manawydan in Welsh myth and Manannán in Irish myth are often considered variations on the same mythological figure. But is this true? And if so what connects them? Part 6 of Rhiannon's Mabinogi. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page

An interlude from Rhiannon's Mabinogi series: To really understand a myth we need to understand the tradition in which it arises. So what is the broader tradition that Ceridwen's myth comes from? Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page/

Both Rhiannon's and Branwen's stories in the Mabinogi express some of the most tragic themes in Celtic myth. They are also very similar to later folktales from other traditions. In comparing all of these stories we find some very interesting ideas and beliefs common to many of them.

Myths about immortal fathers and miraculous births are found in many cultures across the world, including the stories of the Welsh and the Irish. What does this widespread myth tell us about mythology itself?

In this second video on W.J.Gruffydd's classic of Celtic scholarship, Rhiannon we explore his comparison of the Irish story the Conception of Mongán with the Welsh story of Pwyll in Annwfn. What can this tell us about Celtic myth?

The story of Rhiannon is found in the first and third branches of the Mabinogi. One of the most important books written on the subject is Rhiannon by W.J. Gruffydd, one of Wales' most prominent poets and scholars of the 20th century. But why is his work so ingenious and contentious? This talk is the first in a series exploring this book in depth. Feel free to follow along as we work through the different sections.

BETI A'I PHOBOL Joe Healy, enillydd Dysgwr y Flwyddyn oedd gwestai Beti George yn ystod Wythnos y Dathlu. Mae Joe'n dod o Wimbledon yn ne Llundain yn wreiddiol ond mae wedi bod yn byw yng Nghaerdydd ers deg mlynedd. Daeth i Gaerdydd i fynd i'r brifysgol, ac mae wedi aros yno. Dechreuodd ddysgu Cymraeg yn 2018 ac yn y clip yma mae'n sôn am sut wnaeth teulu Mared, ei cyn- gariad, ei helpu i ddysgu'r iaith… Treulio amser - To spend time Mynd mas - Mynd allan Profiad - Experience Mam-gu - Nain Cymdeithasol - Sociable Gorfodi - To force Cefnogol - Supportive Becso - Poeni Trochi - To immerse ALED HUGHES Dim ond ers mis Ebrill eleni mae Katie Owen o Ferthyr yn dysgu'r iaith ar ôl iddi gymryd rhan yn y rhaglen Iaith ar Daith gyda'r DJ Huw Stephens yn fentor iddi hi. Dyma hi'n sgwrsio gydag Aled Hughes… Gwahanol - Different Tad-cu - Taid ALED HUGHES Cafodd Laura Jones o Gaerdydd ychydig o wersi Cymraeg yn yr ysgol, ond penderfynodd ddysgu'r Gymraeg fel oedolyn er mwyn cyfieithu rhannau o'r Quran. Dyma flas ar y sgwrs cafodd hi gydag Aled Hughes... Oedolyn - Adult TGAU - GCSE Annog - To encourage Gyrfa - Career Cyfleoedd Gwaith - Work opportunities Bwlch - A gap Dywediadau - Sayings ALED HUGHES Beth tybed oedd rheswm Kelly Webb-Davies sy'n dod o Awstralia'n wreiddiol dros ddysgu'r iaith? Fel cawn ni glywed mae hi'n briod â Peredur Glyn awdur nofel o'r enw ‘Pumed Gainc y Mabinogi' ac mae hi wedi magu ei mab drwy'r Gymraeg. Dyma hi'n sgwrsio efo Aled Hughes... Ieithyddiaeth - Linguistics Bathu term - To coin a phrase Sillafu - To spell Seiniau - Sounds Clwt - Cewyn Llwglyd - Hungry BORE COTHI Mae stori Sara Maynard o Sir Gaerfyrddin ychydig yn wahanol. Cafodd hi ei haddysg mewn ysgolion Cymraeg ond ar ôl gadael ysgol collodd hi ei hyder o ran sgwennu Cymraeg. Aeth hi ar gwrs Cymraeg i Oedolion i wella'r sgil yma ac erbyn hyn mae hi'n swyddog iaith ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru. Ysgol gynradd - Primary School Ysgol Gyfun - Secondary School Trwy gyfrwng - Through the medium of Ysgrifenedig - Written Sbarduno - To spur BORE COTHI Cafodd Shân Cothi sgwrs ddiddorol arall gyda Dickon Morris, cafodd ei eni yng Nghaergrawnt, ei fagu yn Sir Benfro ond sydd erbyn hyn yn byw yng Nghaerdydd. Mae e'n gweithio fel daearegydd ac yn amlwg mae e wrth ei fodd gyda'r gwaith... Caergrawnt- Cambridge Daearegydd - Geologist Plentyndod - Childhood Dinbych y Pysgod - Tenby Diwydiant - Industry Tirwedd - Landscape Llethrau serth - Steep slopes Amrywiaeth - Variety

Please consider supporting Human Voices Wake us by clicking here: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support Tonight we leave the Celtic myths with an overview of The Great Myths #8-18 (which can be listened to here), and then read one final story, of Cuchulainn's fight with Ferdiad, from Thomas Kinsella's translation of the Táin bo Cúailnge. The translations I have read from or referenced in these episodes include: Jeffrey Gantz, Early Irish Myths & Sagasand The Mabinogion; Thomas Kinsella, The Táin; Patrick Ford, The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh Tales; Ann Dooley & Harry Roe, Tales of the Elders of Ireland; Nessa Ní Shéaghdha, The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne; Kenneth Jackson, A Celtic Miscellany. The nonfiction books I've relied on include: James MacKillop, Oxford Dictionary of Celtic Mythology; Mark Williams, Ireland's Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth; and the book/documentary series that got me started on it way back when: Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton's In Search of Ancient Ireland. Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support

This is a retelling of the First Branch of Y Mabinogi, the first of four albums that will tell The Four Branches.First written down in the Middle Ages by Christian Monks, and first translated into the English language by Lady Charlotte Guest in the mid 1800s,  these tales are a part of the Matter of Britain itself. Although Damh  added dramatic decoration to the translation, these additions are based on current academic research, and he has remained faithful to the original tale throughout. When you listen for the first time, try to find some time for yourself and listen to the double album in its entirety. Let Damh take you on a journey, a magical journey of the Otherworld, of ancient Gods, of demon claws, of the Fearie Folk, and Pagan Lore.

Summer requests begin with Rhiannon, the Welsh Otherworldly figure, perhaps a goddess, from the Mabinogion. She is associated with horses, and is similar to Celtic figures like Morrigan and Medb with her connection to sovereignty. We look at the significance of her story from the first and third branches of the Mabinogi, with a discussion of horses as chthonic symbols, and the idea of initiation with respect to the Otherworld.

After a little break, Cat & Amy catch up and discuss their favourite Mabinogi story!

A recording of the first day of the Mabinogi Challenge. Over the course of 5 days we're working through a simple process by which you can begin to interpret and understand a short folk-tale from the Mabinogi tradition. 0:00 The Welsh storytelling tradition. 17:06 The Story of Llyn Barfog. 32:35 Q&A. 40:45 Challenge questions. If you want to take part, please join the Celtic Source Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/celticsource Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page

A reading of the Welsh story about the poet and seer, Taliesin, as found in the mid-sixteenth century Hanes Taliesin. The translation I use comes from Patrick K. Ford's The Mabinogi & Other Medieval Welsh Tales. Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support

Number 13 by M R James Number 13 by M R James is a spooky story of a missing room and its missing inhabitant. Including old churches, musty documents, secrets, the occult and bookish blokes rummaging around Unlucky for some, but not really for Mr Anderson though it gave him quite a shock. This story was commissioned by Gavin Critchley who kindly has allowed me to broadcast it to you all. If You Appreciate The Work I've Put In Here If You Appreciate The Work I've Put In Here You could buy me a coffee  https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker (https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker) Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/barcud (https://www.patreon.com/barcud) And you can join my mailing list and get a free audiobook:  https://bit.ly/dalstonvampire (https://bit.ly/dalstonvampire) Music By The Heartwood Institute https://bit.ly/somecomeback*** (https://bit.ly/somecomeback***) Babylonish Church. I wonder whether this was James' own view or he is merely representing the view of his character. James was an Anglican and the protestant view of the Catholic Church was not and in some circles remains not wholly tolerant or kind.  I read an article arguing that because James was so drawn to the medieval period that he must be in possession of a Catholic sensibility, in which the whole world is in some sense sacred. I am not sure this correctly represents Catholic dogma or the Medieval European World View. But it's fun to read about such things. James leaves things out. For example the red light, the dancing figure that might be a man or a woman. I think he deliberately leaves unresolved threads. I think he does the same in Story of a Disappearance And an Appearance in which we have to try to reconstruct the narrative ourselves to figure out what actually went on, rather than James spoon-feeding us the rational explanation (rational though perhaps also supernatural. The two things aren't exclusive). In this again I think he is a little like David Lynch who allows images to emerge from his subconscious and uses them leaving us to try and make sense like a Rorschach image. I'm not against, this, and I might be wrong. In the end, we might walk away from this story wondering: eh? The dancing, singing androgynous spirit, the portmanteau that vanishes and then reappears with apparently no significance. I think he just throws this weird stuff in to unsettle us. This is eerie (by Mark Fisher's definition) in that it has an agent who has a purpose, but both are obscure to us therefore unsettling us. The weird arm that reaches out is one of a string of weird arms: Grendel's arm in Beowulf, the arm that takes the baby Pryderi in the tale of Pwyll in the Mabinogi. I also heard via Jon Gower about some farmers in Carno who believed there was a house where a monstrous arm appeared. The number of windows is a clue. I take from this that there was a Room 13, but that Room 12 and Room 14 were enlarged to gobble it up. Perhaps because of its bad reputation.  Nicholas Francken is a bit of a red herring. He is an occultist and I've said elsewhere that James's interest in the occult suggests he knew more about it than he lets on in common with his contemporaries, Arthur Machen, W B Yeats etc who were members of the Golden Dawn. But he leads us to believe that we are going to find Francken's body buried below the planks and then we just find some kind of occult document that no one can read. Another unresolved riddle.  Support this podcast

The Gwragedd Annwn are some of the more terrifying fairy folk to lurk in wilds of Wales. These ferocious fighting female fairies haunt the lonely Welsh lakes and streams, and are known in English as the wives of hell or the wives of the otherworld. Like feisty freshwater mermaids, these tylwyth teg are not to be messed with, as some have discovered the hard way. Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he explores the fascinating history and folklore of the Gwragedd Annwn on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare!     What is the Ghosts and 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 Mabinogi, to dark and Gothic Halloween/ Nos Calan Gaeaf traditions to 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

Seeing a death omen is usually a quick, fleeting affair, but in this weird real-life ghost story it is far more intense experience. A death omen, in its simplest form, is a supernatural sign that somebody is not going to be on this earth much longer. In Wales, one of the more popular death omens is the corpse candle (y canwyll corff), a light which, much like the will-o'-the-wisp, floats in the darkness and glows a blue light. But in this tale, a much more unusual death omen makes an appearance, a man-shaped omen that takes its victim away on a strange adventure. What does it all mean? Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he explores the fascinating history and folklore of Wales on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare!     What is the Ghosts and 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 Mabinogi, to dark and Gothic Halloween/ Nos Calan Gaeaf traditions to 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

In Victorian Wales, the 12 Days of Christmas became the 12 Days of Carnage for some, with a little too much merriment leading to fisticuffs and debauchery. At the heart of the festivities was music, and it was during this period that Wales became known as the "Land of Song." There were mummers and Christmas carol singers in the streets, and a certain horse-skulled creature called the Mari Lwyd. But there was a fierce rivalry among the musicians to match any sporting rivalry, and the as bell ringers, waits and singers all fought it out - quite literally in some cases - to find the best music makers in Wales. Get in the festive mood with author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he explores the fascinating history and folklore of Wales on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare!     What is the Ghosts and 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 Mabinogi, to dark and Gothic Halloween/ Nos Calan Gaeaf traditions to 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

As war between Wales and Ireland breaks out, Pryderi, Prince of Dyfed, joins the fleet from the Kingdom of Gwynedd to rescue Princess Branwen. The ships are led by the giant King Bran the Blessed, who wades across the Irish Sea. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fifth episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh Branwen…. Rhian Blythe Efnysien…. Richard Elfyn Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan Arawn…. John Cording Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

In the aftermath of the bloody war between Wales and Ireland, Brigid lies dying in the arms of her foster brother, Pryderi. She awakes in the Otherworld, struggling to make sense of her own death. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan Bran…. Robert Pugh Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

King Bran tells Pryderi of a prophecy concerning the destiny of Wales. Meanwhile Brigid adapts to life in the Otherworld. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Bran…. Robert Pugh Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Manawydan…. Matthew Gravelle Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

The remains of the Welsh army get ready to return home, while Pryderi finds a way to cross realities and get Brigid back. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Bran…. Robert Pugh Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Manawydan…. Matthew Gravelle Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Pryderi must pass a series of tests as he's guided through the Otherworld by a small fairy called Pwca. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Pwca…. Sion Pritchard Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

A tale is told; the story of Brigid's true parents. It's a tale of love, betrayal and of how Brigid came to be abandoned. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Arawn…. John Cording Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Wyn…. Sion Pritchard Deryn…. Saran Morgan Mam…. Eiry Thomas Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Brigid assembles a team to return to the real world and confront her mother. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Pwca…. Sion Pritchard Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Brigid and Pryderi return to reality to find it changed beyond recognition. Wales has fallen under a dark spell. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Pwca…. Sion Pritchard Dewi…. Matthew Gravelle Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

As they prepare to take on the unearthly power of Roisin, Brigid and Pryderi swap bodies. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Pwca…. Sion Pritchard Dewi…. Matthew Gravelle Rhiannon…. Eiry Thomas Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Brigid and Pryderi must defeat Roisin and fulfil King Bran's prophecy. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Bran the Blessed…. Robert Pugh Manawydan…. Matthew Gravllle Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Pryderi and Brigid head back to the Kingdom of Gwynedd in an attempt to persuade Bran the Blessed to rescue Princess Branwen. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fourth episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh Efnysien…. Richard Elfyn Arawn…. John Cording Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Pryderi and Brigid uncover the otherworldly power of the magic cauldron. But will it be enough to placate the Irish? From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Third episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh Branwen…. Rhian Blythe Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan Arawn…. John Cording Nysien…. Rhodri Meilir Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

With Irish warships heading for the Welsh coast, Pryderi, Prince of Dyfed, embarks on a dangerous mission to win the favour of Matholwch, King of Ireland. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Second episode of the fantasy podcast series based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh Branwen…. Rhian Blythe Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan Efnysien…. Richard Elfyn Nysien…. Rhodri Meilir Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. First episode of the fantasy podcast series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. Pryderi, Prince of Dyfed, heads to Harlech in North Wales, to win the hand of Princess Branwen of Gwynedd. But first he must impress her giant of a brother, King Bran the Blessed. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pwyll /Bran…. Robert Pugh Branwen…. Rhian Blythe Arawn…. John Cording Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Brigid finally finds her Mother, but their reunion is not what she expects. Meanwhile Roisin leads Pryderi to a never-ending party. From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy adventure series, based on the ancient myths of Wales. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the magic of Celtic mythology. Brigid…. Aimee Ffion Edwards Pryderi…. Darragh Mortell Arawn…. John Cording Matholwch…. Stephen Hogan Bran…. Robert Pugh Roisin…. Fiona O'Shaughnessy Manawydan…. Matthew Gravelle Pwca…. Sion Pritchard Adapted by Lucy Catherine Sound design by Nigel Lewis Directed by James Robinson and John Norton A BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 Commission

Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales.