This edition had all images removed.
Title: British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Goblins
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Lesley Halamek (who transcribed
the music), Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions" by Wirt Sikes is a comprehensive study of Welsh fairy mythology and folklore written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of legends, traditions, and supernatural beings within Welsh culture. It examines assorted fairy figures such as goblins, elves, and mermaids, contextualizing their significance and roles within Welsh folklore. The opening of the book introduces readers to the belief systems surrounding fairies in Wales, highlighting their enduring presence in both rural and urban societies. Sikes discusses historical context, including references to King Arthur and how these tales were integrated into the cultural fabric of Wales. He elaborates on the characteristics and classifications of different fairy types, such as Ellyllon (elves) and Coblynau (mine fairies), and presents anecdotes that illustrate these beings' interactions with humans. Through this introduction, Sikes captures a sense of wonder and nostalgia for the enchanting lore that shapes Welsh identity while offering insight into the complexities of belief in the supernatural during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sikes, Wirt, 1836-1883
Illustrator: Thomas, T. H. (Thomas Henry), 1839-1915
EBook No.: 34704
Published: Dec 20, 2010
Downloads: 1087
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Celtic -- Wales
Subject: Wales -- Social life and customs
Subject: Folklore -- Wales
Subject: Mythology, Welsh
Subject: Goblins -- Wales
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Goblins
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Lesley Halamek (who transcribed
the music), Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions" by Wirt Sikes is a comprehensive study of Welsh fairy mythology and folklore written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of legends, traditions, and supernatural beings within Welsh culture. It examines assorted fairy figures such as goblins, elves, and mermaids, contextualizing their significance and roles within Welsh folklore. The opening of the book introduces readers to the belief systems surrounding fairies in Wales, highlighting their enduring presence in both rural and urban societies. Sikes discusses historical context, including references to King Arthur and how these tales were integrated into the cultural fabric of Wales. He elaborates on the characteristics and classifications of different fairy types, such as Ellyllon (elves) and Coblynau (mine fairies), and presents anecdotes that illustrate these beings' interactions with humans. Through this introduction, Sikes captures a sense of wonder and nostalgia for the enchanting lore that shapes Welsh identity while offering insight into the complexities of belief in the supernatural during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sikes, Wirt, 1836-1883
Illustrator: Thomas, T. H. (Thomas Henry), 1839-1915
EBook No.: 34704
Published: Dec 20, 2010
Downloads: 1087
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Celtic -- Wales
Subject: Wales -- Social life and customs
Subject: Folklore -- Wales
Subject: Mythology, Welsh
Subject: Goblins -- Wales
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.