The story of Blodeuwedd is one of those that fits the Celtic theme of ‘women are strong people and key characters, but usually the cause of trouble/disaster’. Which is at least more interesting than sitting at home, knitting socks, while the men go off on quests and adventures and so on. The hero Lleu Llaw … Continue reading It’s hard when anyone asks you about your childhood and you have to say: “I don’t know. I was a shrubbery.”
Category: myths
Ok, some not-very-serious thoughts for St David's Day. St David (Dewi Sant) is the patron saint of Wales, and of a very big shopping centre in Cardiff. He’s said to have lived on bread and water, with a few leeks chucked in (man cannot live on bread alone). Leeks are one of the symbols of … Continue reading A few thoughts for St David’s Day
