The Welsh spin on the frightening figure ... Kelpies are shapeshifting water spirits from Scottish mythology that can take the form of both a horse and a human. Usually depicted as malevolent ...

The Mabinogion was a collection of tales taken from medieval Welsh manuscripts. Based partly on historical events, many recount myths and legends dating from the 11th century. Two tales in the ...

However, English is not the only dialect heard in the UK. Celtic languages remain, including Welsh and Scottish Gaelic, which are still spoken primarily in the north west of both countries.

A lake monster from Welsh mythology, the afanc can also be traced through references in British and Celtic folklore. Sometimes described as taking the form of a crocodile, giant beaver or dwarf ...

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The Mabinogion was a collection of tales taken from medieval Welsh manuscripts. Based partly on historical events, many recount myths and legends dating from the 11th century. Two tales in the ...