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Darllen yn GymraegRead the Otherworld story of Pwyll and Arawn
In the First Branch of the Mabinogi, Pwyll's encounter with Arawn leads to an exchange between the human world and Annwfn. Glyn Cuch is associated with the opening of the tale in the wider Teifi region. These medieval stories cross modern county boundaries and offer literary connections, rather than a map of historical events.
A gift that starts a pursuit
Another tale concerns magical pigs given to Pryderi. Gwydion obtains the animals through deception, setting off conflict and a journey across Wales. Place names containing moch, the Welsh word for pigs, are linked with the story, including Nant y Moch.
Read before you roam
These medieval tales offer a different way to experience rivers, woods and uplands: as places layered with imagination and cultural memory.
Keep exploring
Image credits: Cenarth Falls West Wales (68271919).jpeg — Alexander Walsh / CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons). · Borth Beach - geograph.org.uk - 4258703.jpg — Bill Nicholls / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons). · Waterfalls below Devil's Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 8063895.jpg — David Medcalf / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons). · Strata Florida Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 4575753.jpg — Stephen McKay / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons). Images may be resized or cropped for the layout.
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