Is there any truth to Wales' most famous folk tale? Did a dog named Gelert really fight with a gigantic wolf for the life of the Prince of Wales' son and heir? Join MARK REES (Ghosts of Wales/ Curious Wales) as he goes in search of the secret origins of the tragic tale, in which a heroic hound pays the ultimate price for being man's best friend. It's a journey which begins with a piece of folklore, and takes some unexpected twists through Wild Wales, Welsh culture, and even the French Revolution.
EP102 The Edwardian Ghostbusters; or, How to Get Rid of Spirits, Goblins & Devils: Paranormal investigation tips for Halloween hauntings - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP101 Animals from Hell: The Devil takes many forms, including demonic pets - cats, dogs, and a headless horseman could all be Satan | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP100 Uncanny Ghost on the Golden Coast: A strange spirit terrorises a Welsh village in this real-life haunting. Who is the Swansea spook? Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Podcast
EP99 The Witch in the Moon: Cosmic adventures in the night sky as good and evil fight in the heavens - Mabinogion | King Arthur | Ceridwen. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Podcast
EP98 Spirits of the Séance: Real-life spooky adventures at Victorian séances, in which psychics are possessed by phantoms from the past. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP97 Apparitions of the Devil: The ’Evil One’ takes many forms, and sometimes paranormal activity is more demonic than a regular haunting - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP96 Ghosts in the Water: Tormented spirits, water-ogres, guardian dragons, giant serpents & fairy folk lurk in the haunted Welsh waters - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP95 The Baby-stealing Ghost and Other Mysteries; or, Warnings to the Curious: Uncanny tales of paranormal activity - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP94 Summer Solstice Folklore; or, A Midsummer Nightmare: Ancient Druids, strange apparitions and Wicker Man-like rituals on Canol Haf - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP93 The Decapitating Ghost; or, Off With Her Head: A spirit threatens to cut off heads in this real-life tale of paranormal activity - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP92 Curse of the Corpse Dogs; or, the Ghost-hunting Hounds: Supernatural dogs, paranormal pooches, diabolical hell hounds & death omens - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP91 Terror on the Ghost Ship: When paranormal activity breaks out on a haunted navy vessel the crew must quickly become ghostbusters. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP90 Supernatural Secrets of the Water: Paranormal activity, sacred fish, magical monsters and love divination in the uncanny Welsh wells. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP89 The Exorcist vs the Shape-shifting Demon: A poltergeist-like evil spirit terrorises a Welsh town in this ”true” Victorian ghost story. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP88 The Changelings; or, the Baby-stealing Fairies: Devious fairy folk swap their uncanny offspring for mortal children - discover the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP87 Tormented Souls of the Dearly Departed: Spirits return to comfort and terrify their nearest and dearest - Explore these uncanny tales on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP86 Crimes of the Cat Witches: A ”Welsh wizard” turns detective to seek out magical murderers - Explore the uncanny cases of Huw Llwyd on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP85 The Haunted Castle and the Hanged Man: A Gothic ruin steeped in lore is the visited by an uncanny visitor - Explore the ghosts of Carmarthen on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP84 The Wives of Hell: The Gwragedd Annwn are ferocious fighting female fairies that haunt lonely Welsh lakes like mermaids - Explore the fairy folk lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP83 The Ghost of a Death Omen: A harbinger of death takes a man on a strange journey at the witching hour in this real-life tale - Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
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