What mythical creatures come from Wales?

What mythical creatures come from Wales?

Welsh Mythical Creatures

• The Welsh Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) What is the mythical creature of Wales?
• Adar Llwch Gwin.
• Afanc.
• Hounds of Annwn.
• The Birds of Rhiannon.
• Twrch Trwyth.
• The Unnamed Monster.
• Coblynau.

Who were the Welsh gods?

In Welsh tradition, Llyr and his son Manawydan, like the Irish gods Lir and Manannán, were associated with the sea. Llyr’s other children included Brân (Bendigeidfran), a god of bards and poetry; Branwen, wife of the sun god Matholwch, king of Ireland; and Creidylad (in earlier myths, a daughter of Lludd).

What are Welsh fairies called?

y Tylwyth Teg
The first section of the book concerns the fairies, which are known as “y Tylwyth Teg” in Welsh, meaning the fair folk or family. They come in five varieties: Ellyllon (elves), Coblynau (mine fairies), Bwbachod (household fairies), Gwragedd Annwn (underwater fairies), and Gwyllion (mountain fairies).

What is a Bwbach?

As with many words in Welsh, there’s no direct translation of “Bwbach”, but roughly it means “little scare” in English and has been part of Welsh folklore for hundreds of years. In true Welsh style though, the Bwbach are not particularly scary, in fact, they’re quite friendly (well they are at least at Bluestone).

Are there Gaelic gods?

A quick overview of the major Celtic Gods and Goddesses

What is a Ellyllon?

The ellyllon (singular: ellyll) are one of the five varieties of tylwyth teg, or Welsh fairies. The ellyllon variety are the Welsh version of elves, and are also known simply as “Welsh elves” or “Welsh pygmies” due to their small stature.