Some of these traditions are practical, such as not spilling this most valuable of commodities, while others are more gothic in nature, and concern vampires, spirits, and witches.
Do any of these old customs still work today? Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he goes in search of the watery secrets on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.
What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?
In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.
By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.
New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.
Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:
EP127 Corpse Candle Chronicles: Secrets of the Ghostly Harbingers of Death | Eerie lights and paranormal apparitions? Explore the Gothic lore this Halloween on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP126 Sunken Cities of the Damned: Lake monsters and dragons lurk in the watery depths possibly created by witches, fairies and devils | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP125 Sensing Spirits; or, Musical Ghosts and Paranormal Presences: Uncanny apparitions tingle the senses in these ’most haunted’ places | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP124 Strange Secrets of the Supernatural Soil: Witchcraft in the earth, death omens in the dirt & paranormal portents at funerals. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP123 Unexplained Mystery of the Noisy Ghost: When a poltergeist strikes a Welsh beauty spot locals are baffled by the paranormal activity. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP122 Ghosts, Ghosts, Ghosts: Three real-life uncanny ghost stories inc. a ”most haunted” fence & dark adventures with a deadly death omen. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP121 Devil in Disguise; or, the Domain of Demons: An evil spirit battles the local exorcist in a lonely Welsh church. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP120 Crazy Lore of the Fairy Folk: Folklore so bizarre it could actually be true? Defend yourself from the Welsh fairies/ y Tylwyth Teg, vampires & demons on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP119 The Deadly Ghost Train & Other Death Omens: Dare you ride the haunted locomotive? Eerie real-life accounts of paranormal prophesies. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP118 Haunted Mansions; or, A Ghost Tour through the Garden: A quartet of uncanny adventures in Carmarthenshire’s ”most haunted” area. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP117 May Day Magic & Madness: Weird & wonderful Beltane customs celebrate the arrival of summer in uncanny folk horror-like ways. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP116 Sacred Fire of Beltane: Strange superstitions & magical rites of the May Day festival celebrated by the ancient Druids of Britain. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP115 Welcome to Haunted Wrexham: A supernatural mystery sees uncanny spirits flock to a Welsh city in a case worthy of the Ghostbusters. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP114 Crimes of the Changelings: Baby-stealing fairies swap children with their uncanny offspring. Can witchcraft & magic stop them? Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP113 Funeral Phantoms and Paranormal Portents: Death omens come in many guises, from eerie dark spirits to uncanny psychic visions. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP112 Strange Skies and Shooting Stars: Weird Welsh lore of rainbows, meteors, comets, moon, witches and more. The heavens are uncanny! Explore the cosmos on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP111 Ghosts of Gwent: Haunted houses, castles, trees and wells in the Welsh county. Paranormal activity from Newport to Newcastle! Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP110 Frightful Female Fairies of the Fog: The Gwyllion are weird and uncanny fairy apparitions that haunt the Welsh mountains at night. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP109 Paranormal Mysteries of the Haunted Houses: Three ”real life” Welsh hauntings to baffle the most experienced of ghostbusters. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
EP108 CHRISTMAS FOLKLORE QUIZ Fiendish festive challenge starring: Chris Carra, Mari Lwyd, Welsh witches & Gothic New Year traditions! Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast
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