According to centuries-old folklore, a coven of witches danced wildly one night on the moor in Cumbria, Northwest England. Their leader was Meg of Meldon, and she danced with her daughters. But it was on the Sabbath, and their ceremony was a profanity, so as a punishment they all were turned to stone. An impressive formation of stones, “Long Meg and Her Daughters” now stands … [Read more...] about The Monument That Inspired Wordsworth
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Imbolc Blessings
Imbolc blessings to you and yours. Imbolc was just a few days ago. This first Spring festival celebrates the return of the Goddess Brigid or Bride to the land. In Scottish lore, this is the time when the Cailleach, or Old Woman of Winter, journeys to the magical Isle in whose woods can be found the miraculous Well of Youth. At the first glimmer of dawn she drinks the water that … [Read more...] about Imbolc Blessings
Do You Hear The Call of Albion?
You may not know it, but - deep inside - you are probably longing to visit Albion. I'm talking about the land more commonly called "Britain" - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Some etymologists believe the name came from "albus," the ancient Greek word for white, because of the white cliffs of Dover, visible across the channel from France. When Francis Drake landed … [Read more...] about Do You Hear The Call of Albion?
Meet the Expert on Welsh Myths & Legends
Few places on earth are as rich with legends as the Gower Peninsula in the Southwest of Wales It has standing stones, holy wells, megalithic burial tombs and ritual cairns, all of which have faery tales, ghost stories or other folklore associated with them. Nobody knows more about these Welsh legends than Laurence Main. He literally wrote the books, including Walks in … [Read more...] about Meet the Expert on Welsh Myths & Legends
Ghost Horse of Wales
Once there was a traveler in Wales who grew weary and decided to rest for a while near a waterfall. Amazingly, from out of the water there emerged a beautiful white horse. It snorted and tossed its mane for a moment, but it stood calm and still as the travel approached the animal. Overcome by temptation, the traveler climbed onto the horse’s back, and away they rode. At … [Read more...] about Ghost Horse of Wales