Folklore of Wales

Wales is a Celtic country, and the Celts have always treasured oral learning and recitation. Indeed, they have a passion for committing facts to memory rather than relying on the written word. So, it is no surprise, as we can see from Anne Ross's study, that Welsh folklore and storytelling is so rich and varied.

In addition to examining the part played by the medieval church in this oral tradition, individual chapters cover legends associated with placenames; calendar customs; giants and mo...