The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts

An intriguing and comprehensive selection of ghost stories from Wales.

Welsh folklore is well known throughout Wales and beyond, yet little is known about its extensive collection of paranormal texts. The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts is a vast wealth of ghost stories that includes fantastical animals, flickering death omens, and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known only to those who have experienced them--but what is certain is that their power to delight and scare us remains undimmed to this day. Renowned folklorists Delyth Badder and Mark Norman (host of The Folklore Podcast) present a captivating compilation of ghostly accounts, illuminating key themes, and giving insights into the history and culture of Wales's varied regions and communities. With original Welsh texts, many of which have been translated into English for the first time, the authors present a wide panorama of stories and first-hand accounts that will be new to even the most seasoned folklore reader.


Author: Delyth Badder, Mark Norman
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Calon
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781915279507

About the Author
Delyth Badder is a regular contributor to discussions on Welsh folklore in the media. Mark Norman is the founding curator of the Folklore Library and Archive, an organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of folklore materials for the future. Many people know him as the creator and host of The Folklore Podcast.