Ancient Welsh religion boils down to Celtic paganism. The Celts worshipped many deities and believed in life after death, possibly through reincarnation. They also believed that spirits lived in everything, both living and non-living. What was the ancient Welsh religion,…
The Best Underrated YA Fantasy Book Series with Welsh Influence
The underrated YA fantasy book series on this list all have one thing in common. Welsh myths, legends, and folklore have influenced them in some way. Even the majestic landscapes of Wales itself helped inspire the authors. We consider books…
7 Best YA Fantasy Novels Set in Ancient Britain
These 7 best YA fantasy novels are all set in ancient Britain. All of these stories take place during the Renaissance or earlier. Get ready to meet Celts, Saxons, Celtic gods and goddesses, King Arthur, and Merlin! For this list…
The Beaker People of Bronze Age Wales
The period known as Bronze Age Wales ran from 2,400 BC to 800 BC. It began when a new wave of settlers, the Beaker Folk, brought their knowledge of how to smelt metal for weapons and tools. When does Bronze…
Curl Up With a Welsh Folklore Book (a Sure Cure)
What’s great about a truly interesting Welsh folklore book is that it not only brings you the classic myths and legends of Wales but also ties the tales to specific areas of Cymru. This list of amazing books will take…
7 Best Welsh Novels Full of Hardship and Hiraeth
The best Welsh novels transport us to earlier times in Wales, exploring struggle and hardship after, during, and before the mining days. If Cymru is an area of interest, these stories by gifted Welsh novelists will allow you to glimpse…