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Gelert: The Saintly Truth About A Shaggy Dog Tale

Gelert: The Saintly Truth About A Shaggy Dog Tale

Wales has many great folk tales, but perhaps few are more evocative than the tale of Gelert, the faithful and heroic hound that died an undeserved death. The story goes as follows: Gelert was owned by Llywelyn, the 13th century prince of Gwynedd, and was guarding the...

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How Two Princes Became Mountain Names In Wales

How Two Princes Became Mountain Names In Wales

When it comes to learning about Welsh history and culture, Snowdonia is a great place to go. Whether it is the fact that Welsh is widely spoken there, the presence of so many castles (albeit mainly built by the English) and numerous folk tales such as the tragedy of...

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