Welsh folklore and fairy mythology
British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions
Wirt Sikes18800
Intermediatecomplete
Comprehensive ethnographic documentation of Welsh folklore, fairy beliefs, and supernatural traditions. Sikes records living folk beliefs and traditions directly from Welsh people, analyzing fairies, spirits, ghosts, and magical practices. Documents folk medicine, supernatural encounters, and belief systems underlying Welsh culture. Combines collected narratives with scholarly interpretation.
Also known asWelsh Folk-lore and Fairy Mythology · Welsh Supernatural Traditions
This edition1880
EditionWirt Sikes' comprehensive ethnographic study of Welsh folklore, fairy beliefs, and supernatural traditions. Documents living folk traditions and beliefs of Wales with scholarly analysis and extensive collected narratives.
Folk MagicEuropean folkloreWelsh FolkloreCoblynau (Mine Fairies)Puca & Bwbach LoreMythologyfolk divinationEnglish folk magicEthnographyFolklore practicesfolk customsAmulets and charmsDescription of fairy beingsFolklore StudiesCeltic traditionFolklore
Contents36 chapters
- 01BOOK I. THE REALM OF FAERIE.
- 02CHAPTER I.
- 03CHAPTER II.
- 04CHAPTER III.
- 05CHAPTER IV.
- 06CHAPTER V.
- 07CHAPTER VI.
- 08CHAPTER VII.
- 09CHAPTER VIII.
- 10CHAPTER IX.
- 11CHAPTER X.
- 12CHAPTER XI.
- 13BOOK II. THE SPIRIT-WORLD.
- 14CHAPTER I.
- 15CHAPTER II.
- 16CHAPTER III.
- 17CHAPTER IV.
- 18CHAPTER V.
- 19CHAPTER VI.
- 20CHAPTER VII.
- 21CHAPTER VIII.
- 22CHAPTER IX.
- 23BOOK III. QUAINT OLD CUSTOMS.
- 24CHAPTER I.
- 25CHAPTER II.
- 26CHAPTER III.
- 27CHAPTER IV.
- 28CHAPTER V.
- 29CHAPTER VI.
- 30CHAPTER VII.
- 31BOOK IV. BELLS, WELLS, STONES, AND DRAGONS.
- 32CHAPTER I.
- 33CHAPTER II.
- 34CHAPTER III.
- 35CHAPTER IV.
- 36CHAPTER V.
Contributors
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