Friday Jul 10, 2020

EP05 The Legend of Gelert, the Heroic Hound of Beddgelert: the real story behind the Welsh folk tale

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.

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skypilotpaul

Really enjoyed your podcast today, as I had indeed heard the story of Gelert and Llewellyn many times from my mam and tad, but hadn‘t thought of it for years. I hadnt made the connection before though of the hermit. I think it more likely now that Beddgelert is probably named for St. Gelert‘s gravesite, but I might be biased, being a priest, lol.

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