Myths & legends
Hungry for more weirdness and a shiver down the spine? Then take a look at these websites which are linked to Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd's mythical pasts. Venture forth and discover the truth, if you dare!
Myths & Legends of Betws y Coed
http://www.croeso-betws.org.uk/myths.htm
Completely bilingual, this site claims that the Betws-y-Coed area has more than its fair share of magical tales. Explore those myths and take a look at the Local History section if you want to find out more.
Mysterious Britain (Gwynedd)
mysteriousbritain.co.uk/wales/gwynedd.html
Kings, giants, mermaid curses; they're all here for you to discover, complete with directions to the related geographical sites. It makes Gwynedd seem like one creepy place, although the Map Key highlights that there have been no UFO sightings reported in the county thus far. A challenge for you all, perhaps?
Bardsey Island - The Isle of Avalon?
earlybritishkingdoms.com/archaeology/bardsey.html
Presenting the history and theory that Merlin the magician was laid to rest on Ynys Enlli, otherwise known as Bardsey Island. Lots of links within the page steer you on to further topics, such St Cadfan, Abbot of Towyn & Bardsey's details. Plenty here to muse over, including a massive amount of information about Merlin himself.
Gwybodiadur
http://www.gwybodiadur.co.uk/myths.htm
This site aims to smash the myths that pervade Welsh and Welshness, and does so in bite size chunks of information, enlightening you on topics you've probably never even considered. Gelert and Llanfair PG take a bit of a bashing, deservedly so, some might say.
Mysterious Wales
http://www.mysteriesofwales.com
History and mysteries from Wales through the ages populate this site, with the emphasis on Anglesey, where the author lives.
Suggested by Elwyn Jones from Anglesey.
Haunted Expeditions
haunted-wales.co.uk/
Rhyl-based enterprise which deals with the paranormal and takes people on (paying) overnight paranormal investigations at haunted and historical venues, such as Ruthin and Beaumaris Goals. Submitted by Michelle Taylor.
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