Category Welsh Stories

BEWARE THE BAGBURY BULL

The story of a squire who was transformed into a Devil Bull and how he was tamed and trapped by a parson at Hyssington in Powys, near to the South Shropshire border.

Work in Progress Part 4

Finally the last panel of ‘The Dream of Rhonabwy Triptych’ is complete. Re-imagining the written text to the time period when King Arthur lived and ruled (mid 6th Century) proved a challenge for artist, Dez Quarréll. He says: “The three… Continue Reading →

Work In Progress Part 3

Mythstories artist in residence Dez Quarréll reports back on the completion of the left panel of The Dream of Rhonabwy Triptych… Dez says, “The left hand panel of The Dream of Rhonabwy Triptych shows three lieutenants / Knights of Owain… Continue Reading →

Work In Progress Part 2

Mythstories Artist in Residence Dez Quarréll is continuing work of his digital triptych telling the ancient Welsh story “The Dream of Rhonabwy” from the Mabinogion. He’s just completed the top third of the left hand panel, we asked him for… Continue Reading →

Work In Progress

Mythstories Artist in Residence Dez Quarréll has just completed the central panel of his digital triptych telling the ancient Welsh story “The Dream of Rhonabwy” from the Mabinogion. It’s been a long process and we thought we ought to share… Continue Reading →

the tale of John Roberts

A tale from the Welsh Kamishibai with sinister Welsh fairies where bird song develops a deeper complexity.

the tale of John Gethin

A tale from the Welsh Kamishibai with devils and magic and a gory ending.

The Magic Carpet / Y Carped Hud

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Magic Carpet”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and finger paintings of Rhonabwy’s dream.

The Master Shoemaker / Y Meister Crydd

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Master Shoemaker”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and information about the Montgomeryshire folktales project.

The Hidden Treasure / Y Trysor Cudd

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Hidden Treasure”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and two creative video tellings by young storytellers.

Einion’s Harp / Telyn Einion

The Montgomeryshire folktale “Einion’s Harp”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and two video tellings by young Key Stage 2 pupils.

Prince Voel and Gwendolen / Tywysog Foel a Gwendolen

The Montgomeryshire folktale “Voel and Gwendolen”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and one creative video telling by a young storyteller.

The Fox’s Leap / Cam y Lywnog

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Fox’s Leap”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and information about the Montgomeryshire folktales project.

Mac the Packman / Mac y Pacmon

The Montgomeryshire folktale “Mac the Packman”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and one creative video telling by young storytellers.

Red Cap / Jac Bach Cap Coch

The Montgomeryshire folktale “Little Jack Red Cap”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and information about the Montgomeryshire folktales project.

The Field of Blessing / Cae’r Fendith

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Field of Blessing”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and one creative video telling by young storytellers.

Dick the Fiddler / Dic y Ffidlwr

The Montgomeryshire folktale “Dick the Fiddler”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and one creative video telling by a young storyteller.

Hafren / Hafren

The Montgomeryshire folktale “Hafren”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and two video tellings by young Key Stage 2 pupils.

The Robber’s Grave / Bedd y Lleidr

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Robber’s Grave”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and one creative video telling by young storytellers.

The Escape / Y Ddihangfa

The Montgomeryshire folktale “The Escape”, in English and Welsh. Two written precis’ and information about the Montgomeryshire folktales project.

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