Project Gutenberg 2006-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 1077 Owen, Elias Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Welsh Folk-Lore" by Elias Owen is a collection of folk tales and legends written in the late 19th century. This volume, which won a prize at the 1887 National Eisteddfod, explores the rich tapestry of fantastical narratives rooted in Welsh culture, particularly from North Wales. The work draws upon extensive oral traditions, reflecting on the customs and beliefs of the Welsh people, and is dedicated to uncovering the historical significance of these tales. The beginning of "Welsh Folk-Lore" introduces the author’s motivation and methodology for compiling these folk narratives. In his preface, Owen explains how he gathered information largely from the elderly residents of North Wales during his school inspections, highlighting the need to preserve fading traditions. He acknowledges the contributions of local clergy and other informants who shared insights into the folklore of their regions. This opening sets the stage for a dive into the realm of fairies, superstitions, and ancient customs that blend the supernatural with historical reflections in Welsh society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tales -- Wales Legends -- Wales GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 826434 2025-08-08T11:52:10.203155 text/html 816512 2013-03-12T11:54:18 text/html 391539 2025-08-08T11:52:28.080047 application/epub+zip 385555 2025-08-08T11:52:15.089127 application/epub+zip 385556 2025-08-08T11:52:12.378134 application/epub+zip 687166 2025-08-08T11:52:35.155997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 610592 2025-08-08T11:52:24.786109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611164 2022-09-09T12:44:59.874531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 707582 2025-08-08T11:52:07.968171 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 707502 2006-12-12T16:51:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17531 2025-08-08T11:52:35.311993 application/rdf+xml 12152 2025-08-08T11:52:12.954122 image/jpeg 3287 2025-08-08T11:52:12.667134 image/jpeg 273835 2013-03-12T11:55:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 261714 2006-12-12T16:51:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 340877 2025-08-08T11:52:10.260125 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog