Project Gutenberg 2010-12-20 Public domain in the USA. 2541 Sikes, Wirt 1836 1883 Thomas, T. H. (Thomas Henry) 1839 1915 Thomas, Thomas Henry Arlunydd Penygarn British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Goblins 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) "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 ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mythology, Celtic -- Wales Wales -- Social life and customs Folklore -- Wales Mythology, Welsh Goblins -- Wales GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - British 995622 2025-08-14T07:46:47.390985 text/html 1014942 2021-01-07T08:37:00 text/html 1237991 2025-08-14T07:47:08.316396 application/epub+zip 1256323 2025-08-14T07:46:53.897973 application/epub+zip 456265 2025-08-14T07:46:51.016959 application/epub+zip 1854735 2025-08-14T07:47:17.391351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1791320 2025-08-14T07:47:05.442389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 742535 2022-09-16T04:36:55.122927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 792201 2025-08-14T07:46:44.938015 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 791806 2021-01-07T08:37:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 791821 2021-01-07T08:37:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22141 2025-08-14T07:47:17.564317 application/rdf+xml 24704 2025-08-14T07:46:51.663964 image/jpeg 4496 2025-08-14T07:46:51.364965 image/jpeg 308813 2021-01-07T08:37:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 1123632 2021-01-07T08:37:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 308678 2021-01-07T08:37:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 1214568 2025-08-14T07:46:47.533990 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia