Boggarts Trolls And Tylwyth Teg

Author : Peter Stevenson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750998338

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Boggarts, Trolls and Tylwyth Teg by Peter Stevenson Pdf

The Grimms called them The Quiet Folk, in Māori they are Patupaiarehe, in Wales Y Tylwyth Teg : hidden people who live unseen, speak their own languages and move around like migrants, shrouded from our eyes – like those who lived in the utopian world of Plant Rhys Ddwfn off the west Welsh coast, where this book begins. In mythology, lost lands are coral castles beneath the sea, ancient forests where spirits live, and mountain swamps where trolls lurk. Strip away the mythology, and they become valleys and villages flooded to provide drinking water to neighbouring kingdoms, campsites where travellers are told they can't travel, and reservations where the rights of first nations people are ignored. The folk tales in this book tell of these lost lands and hidden people, remembered through migrations, dreams and memories.

Author : Peter Stevenson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750981903

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Welsh Folk Tales by Peter Stevenson Pdf

This book, a selection of folk tales, true tales, tall tales, myths, gossip, legends and memories, celebrates and honours unique Welsh stories. Some are well known, others from forgotten manuscripts or out-of-print volumes, and some are contemporary oral tales. They reflect the diverse tradition of storytelling, and the many meanings of 'chwedlau'. If someone says, 'Chwedl Cymraeg?' they are asking, 'Do you speak Welsh?' and 'Do you tell a tale in Welsh?' Here is the root of storytelling, or 'chwedleua', in Wales. It is part of conversation. This book, one to linger over and to treasure, keeps these ancient tales alive by retelling them for a new audience.

Author : Mark Norman,Tracey Norman
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780750998321

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Dark Folklore by Mark Norman,Tracey Norman Pdf

How did our ancestors use the concept of demons to explain sleep paralysis? Is that carving in the porch of your local church really what you think it is? And what's that tapping noise on the roof of your car..? The fields of folklore have never been more popular – a recent resurgence of interest in traditional beliefs and customs, coupled with morbid curiosities in folk horror, historic witchcraft cases and our superstitious past, have led to an intersection of ideas that is driving people to seek out more information. Tracey Norman (author of the acclaimed play WITCH) and Mark Norman (creator of The Folklore Podcast) lead you on an exploration of those more salubrious facets of our past, highlighting those aspects of our cultural beliefs and social history that are less 'wicker basket' and more 'Wicker Man'.

Author : Rachel Patterson
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781780999579

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Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch by Rachel Patterson Pdf

This book is essentially a Book of Shadows, a Kitchen Witch s Grimoire. It covers what it means to be a Witch, how a Witch works, what a Witch does and how a Witch celebrates the turning of the seasons. It is packed full of information about all sorts of subjects from a breakdown of rituals and magical tools to reading auras and rites of passage, along with meditations, recipes for oils, incenses and spells and a huge amount of crafts to make for each Sabbat. The information herein does not follow any strict tradition; it is a personal interpretation of witchcraft melding together different experiences. Magic and the Craft are fluid and flexible, it is ever changing and we are ever learning. ,

Author : Peter Stevenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1800992750

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Shani Chickens by Peter Stevenson Pdf

In a tumbledown beach cottage in 19th century Cei Bach, Ceredigion, Wales lived a little old lady and her chickens. She was a famous real-life character known for selling eggs, singing hymns, telling stories and reading tourists' fortunes. Her story is laid over beautiful full-spread illustrations which will captivate children and parents alike.

Author : Peter Stevenson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750992701

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The Moon-Eyed People by Peter Stevenson Pdf

A lone man wanders from swamp to swamp searching for himself, a wolf-girl visits Wales and eats the sheep, a Welsh criminal marries an 'Indian Princess', Lakota men re-enact the Wounded Knee Massacre in Cardiff and, all the while, mountain women practise Appalachian hoodoo, native healing and Welsh witchcraft. These stories are a mixture of true tales, tall tales and folk tales, that tell of the lives of migrants who left Wales and settled in America, of the native and enslaved people who had long been living there, and those curious travellers who returned to find their roots in the old country. They were explorers, miners, dreamers, hobos, tourists, farmers, radicals, showmen, sailors, soldiers, witches, warriors, poets, preachers, prospectors, political dissidents, social reformers, and wayfaring strangers. The Cherokee called them: ' the Moon-Eyed People'.

Author : Judy Paterson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780750981996

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Scottish Folk Tales for Children by Judy Paterson Pdf

A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk.These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.

Author : Peter Stevenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 1845273494

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No Fairies by Peter Stevenson Pdf

Stori afaelgar am ferch fach sy'n byw yng nghanol tylwyth teg a chreaduriaid rhyfeddol ond sydd ddim yn gallu eu gweld. Aiff i chwilio amdanynt ar hyd ac ar led y wlad gan ddod o hyd iddynt o'r diwedd. Mae'r llyfr yn llawn golygfeydd dramatig a deniadol ac mae'r awdur/arlunydd, Peter Stevenson, wedi darlunio cyfoeth o fanylion gogleisiol ar bob tudalen. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Author : Orville J. Wanzer
Publisher : Commonwealth Publications
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 155197312X

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The Elfin Brood by Orville J. Wanzer Pdf

Author : Seanan McGuire
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101601754

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The Winter Long by Seanan McGuire Pdf

Toby thought she understood her own past; she thought she knew the score. She was wrong. It's time to learn the truth.

Author : Patricia Monaghan
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781438110370

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The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore by Patricia Monaghan Pdf

Presents an illustrated A to Z reference containing over 1,000 entries providing information on Celtic myths, fables and legends from Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany, central France, and Galicia.

Author : Lisa Schneidau
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750995771

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Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau Pdf

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn; of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. Lisa Schneidau retells some of the old stories and relates them to the trees and forests in the landscape of our islands today.

Author : Sharon Jacksties
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750994460

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Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Sharon Jacksties Pdf

Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.

Author : Brothers Grimm
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780142301937

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Rapunzel by Brothers Grimm Pdf

Award winning author/adapter/illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky's Caldecott Medal Winning book! Perfect for readers of all fairy tales. "A breathtaking interpretation gives the fairy tale new art-historical roots, with illustrations that daringly-and effectively-mimic the masters of Italian Renaissance painting."--Publishers Weekly Trapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings. "Simply put, this is a gorgeous book; it demonstrates respect for the traditions of painting and the fairy tale while at the same time adhering to a singular, wholly original, artistic vision." (The Horn Book, starred review)

Author : Dee Dee Chainey,Willow Winsham
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781849947404

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Treasury of Folklore: Woodlands and Forests by Dee Dee Chainey,Willow Winsham Pdf

An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world. From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north, to the humid jungles of the southern lands, trees have captured humanity's imagination for millennia. Filled with primal gods and goddesses, dryads and the fairy tales of old, the forests still beckon to us, offering sanctuary, mystery and more than a little mischievous trickery. From insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs, to lumberjack lore, and the spine-chilling legend of Bloody Mary, there is much to be found between the branches. Come into the trees; witches, seductive spirits and big, bad wolves await you. With this book, Folklore Thursday aim to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.