The afanc has been variously known as the addanc, adanc, addane, avanc, abhac and abac. Several sites lay claim to its domain ...

Llefelys decreed that a potion of crushed insects and water would destroy the Coraniaid. The wizard who had been stealing ...

Dive into the Welsh mythology that inspired Fleetwood Mac's iconic song "Rhiannon." Discover the ancient legend of the goddess Rhiannon from the Mabinogion, her connection to music, and how Stevie ...

It first came to general literary prominence in the mid 19th century, when Lady Charlotte Guest published her translation of 11 medieval Welsh folk tales under the title The Mabinogion.

Water, in particular, holds deep significance and is often viewed as a portal to the otherworld in Welsh mythology. Carl painted a vivid picture of one story linked to Welsh waterfalls —the tale ...

A lake monster from Welsh mythology, the afanc can also be traced through references in British and Celtic folklore. Sometimes described as taking the form of a crocodile, giant beaver or dwarf ...