Names Used in this Story
Listed in order of appearance
- Pwyll
- Hevaydd Hen
- Gwawl
- Rhiannon
- Delwyn
- Fae Ones/Fey Ones
- Dyfed
- Arberth
- Ceryss
- Caer Hevaydd
- Bryn Caerau
- River Sea-Voice
- Ceredigion
- Powys
- Gwynedd
- Pendaran
- Plant Cael
- Plentyn
- Changeling
- Awen
CMP Special 42 - 2016 News Update Show
Celtic Myth Podshow
Always great to hear from you! More resources over at our main Website at Show Summary: We bring you a Special music show and some news about what we have been doing while we were away, what our plans are as well as 6 amazing pieces of music and a superb piece by Professor Roland Rotherham about St. Nectan, the Cornish saint. Super Music: 2:26 7:00 12:08 18:09 35:27 42:29 49:28 We mention the Professor's other appearance on our show at We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x 1. Northill May Song & Mwynen Mai by Blanche Rowen & Mike Gulston A pair of...
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CMP042 - A Mother's Worry, A Mother's Pride
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: Part 13 and the final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll's long-time friend, Teyrnon has beaten off the Monster from the Deeps and has discovered a beautiful baby boy wrapped in silks left in its wake. He and his wife decide to rear the child, but what of the misery of Rhiannon? In this episode, Teyrnon makes a decision and we finally discover what really happened to Pwyll and Rhiannon's child. This episode is also the 13th and final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. More resources over at...
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CMP Special 41 - A Pint and a Chat with Spiral Dance
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: This is the first of an irregular series of informal interviews that we'll be holding as the opportunities arise, and our first is a superb, epic Show with the fabulous Australian band, Spiral Dance. In this show, we all meet up at the pub and talk about where they have come from, how their Spirituality comes out in their music and what their plans are for the future. With five fantastic pieces of Spiral Dance magic, this is a great chat and includes a surprise appearance by some extra special guests! More resources over at...
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CMP041 - Of Sea-Monsters and Golden Hair
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: Part 12 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. We shift our attention now to the Kingdom of Gwent and its' Lord, Teyrnon, who has a terrible problem with his Prize Mare. At the same time as young Pwyll and his Bride, Rhiannon, are being punished for the 'alleged' crime that Rhiannon has committed, Teyrnon and his wife are deciding to end the unspeakable horror that comes upon the Horse every year as she tries to give birth at Beltane. What comes next is a huge surprise..! This episode is also the 12th episode of the First...
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CMP040 - Betrayal in the Nursery
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: Part 11 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. Doubt begins to enter the minds of the people of Dyfed as their Lord and his Lady show no signs of producing an heir. The High Council of Druids put pressure on Pwyll to divorce his Fairy Bride and take a more 'fruitful' woman to his bed! This episode is also the 11th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. More resources over at our main Website at Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 2:30 Scarborough Faire by 3:53 Recap 8:20 Story 9:00 Listener Feedback - Chris...
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CMP039 - Prophecy of the Druid
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: Part 10 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll and Rhiannon are finally married and enjoying the feasting in the Halls of the Otherworld. It is not too long before Pwyll and his Companions get homesick for the land of their Birth. Pwyll and Rhiannon decide to head back to Dyfed and an unexpected prophecy! This episode is also the 10th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. More resources over at our main Website at Running Order: Intro 0:26 News & Views 1:43 Recap 2:45 Story 3:25 Listener Feedback -...
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CMP Special 40 - Druid Special #2
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: In the second of our unique Druid Interviews, we bring you the second half of our interview with the Head of the British Druid Order, Philip Shallcrass, aka Greywolf. He talks about Druidry, the BDO's Distance Learning Courses, the Ogham, the World Drum and much more. The show also contains 6 fantastic pieces of music, including one by Philip himself which he wrote for his three sons. Truly, an interview not to be missed! We've marked this show as explicit due to the subject matter of the 'out-takes' at the end - the body of...
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CMP Special 39 - Druid Special #1
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It's always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: In a ground-breaking show for us, we bring you the first part of an interview with the Head of the British Druid Order, Philip Shallcrass, aka Greywolf. He talks about Druidry, the Order, how he discovered his Path and he even tells us how he got the name 'Greywolf'. The show also contains 4 fantastic pieces of music, including one by Philip himself which re-tells his encounter with the Anglo-Saxon God, Woden. An interview not to be missed! The second half of this interview will be in our next Special show, ! More resources...
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CMP038 - Apple Orchards and Wedding Feasts
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Always great to hear from you! , Show Summary: Part 9 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Having been tricked at his own wedding feast, Pwyll returns to Dyfed in deep depression. There he has to wait for a year before he can return to the Otherworld. Only then will he see whether Rhiannon's plan will work and he can regain his Faerie Bride. But tricking the tricksters is never an easy task! In this episode we see exactly what happens when Pwyll returns on that fateful day! This episode is also the ninth episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. More resources over at our main...
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CMP Special 38 - Winter Music Special 2013
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It's always great to hear from you! More resources over at our main Website at Show Summary: For our holiday treat this year we have an astounding 11 wonderful pieces of music! We might even manage to slide a quick poem into the show, you never know! From the time of Samhuin to the Winter Solstice, the time of deepest dark, winter just seems to go on and on. We hope to bring you some warmth and good cheer in this show, and for those who are moving to the height of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere, let's bring on the Party Season! Running Order: 1:55 New Pentacle Drummers album ...
info_outlinePart 10 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll and Rhiannon are finally married and enjoying the feasting in the Halls of the Otherworld. It is not too long before Pwyll and his Companions get homesick for the land of their Birth. Pwyll and Rhiannon decide to head back to Dyfed and an unexpected prophecy!
This episode is also the 10th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi.
More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com
Running Order:
- Intro 0:26
- News & Views 1:43
- Recap 2:45
- Story 3:25
- Listener Feedback - Timothy 24:23
- Song of Amergin Chant 25:00
- Wickerman by Spiral Dance 27:17
- Thanks for iTunes Reviews 35:13
More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com
We hope you enjoy it!
Gary & Ruthie x x x
Released: 26 Aug 2014, 38m, 35Mb
Locations Visited in this Episode
The Court of Hefaydd Hen
The Court of Hefeydd Hen (or Hyfaidd Hen) is of unknown location, but, according to the Mabinogion, certainly not in Dyfed.
But according to some other traditions, Hefeydd was the first King of Dyfed. Gorsedd Arberth was his burial place and also the entrance to Annwn. Is this the enchanted castle we shall see in the third Branch?
A hero called Hefeydd Hir is found in the 6th century epic poem Y Gododdin (composed by a Briton named Aneurin who lived in a land which is now part of Scotland). In the second Branch of the Mabinogion he appears as one of the Seven Knights, King Hefeydd of Dyfed who died in 892 etc. Hefeydd was a common name in Mediaeval Wales.
Medieval Wales, showing the Kingdom of Gwent
Listener Feedback
Timothy
We send thanks to Timothy from Finland for his greeting and play a wonderful chant based on the Song of Amergin sent in to us by our long-time friend, Inish.
Music - Wickerman
Spiral Dance
Wickerman
Wickerman – a song to celebrate our annual English Ale held in the beautiful Adelaide Hills town of Mylor. We honour many of the customs of our English Ancestors; Morris dancing, hobby horses, blackened faced guisers, the fiery torch lit procession with our pageant giants and the burning of the Wickerman. Our ritual celebrates the turning of the year after harvest and honours the old gods, ancestors and spirits of the land as we move into the darker time – the time of the Crone. Find out more about Spiral Dance and where to get hold of this superb track on their Contributor Page.
Huge Thanks to Special Guest Actors
Damh the Bard
Damh the Bard
Damh, taking on the role of Gwawl and other parts in the second half of our re-telling of the First Branch, is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood.
You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor page.
Cerri Lee
Cerri Lee
Cerri Lee, playing the role of Rhiannon, is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances.
You can see a gallery of Cerri's artist work on our website at Cerri's Gallery and you can find out more about Cerri and her work on her website on cerrilee.com or on our Contributor Page.
Extra Special Thanks to Show Friends
Phil Thornton
Phil Thornton
We are proud to feature Phil in this show as leads us in our celebrations with the wonderful track Desert Rhythm (Fallahi Rhythm) from his album, Eternal Egypt. You can find out more about Phil's wonderful music and services on his website or more details on his Contributor Page.
Portcullis
Portcullis
A special thank you to Jason, Sue and Haydon for the wonderful courtly sounds of Portcullis playing The Lovers and Hare in the Barley from their brand-new album, Forever... And A Day that can be heard as the Minstrels playing at the courts in this episode. You can find out more about Portcullis on their website or on their Contributor Page.
Our Sources for this Episode
Places Mentioned in the First Branch, Fascinating website.
Bullfinch's Mythology, The Celts, section 8.
The Mabinogion, pp ix-xxxvi, 3-21, 227-232, Sioned Davies, Oxford, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-283242
The Mabinogion, pp 9-41, 45-65, Jeffrey Gantz, Penguin, 1976, ISBN 0-14-044322-3
The Mabinogion, pp ix-xliv, 3-24, 275-278, Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones, Dent & Dutton, 1977, ISBN 0-460-01097-2. Can also be found online at www.donaldcorrell.com
Pwyll Pendeuc Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, Mary Jones
Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts
Notes to Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts
The Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1849, Project Gutenberg
The Mabinogi of Pwyll, W. M. Parker, mabiongi.net. Notes at mabinogion.info
'The Lord of Dyfed', from Legends of the Celts, p.134ff, Frank Delaney, HarperCollins, 1991, ISBN 0-586-21151-9
Tales from the Mabinogion, Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland, Gollancz, 1984, ISBN 0-575-03531-5
Celtic Myths & Legends, p.147ff, Michael Foss, Selectabook Ltd., 1998, ISBN 0-75252-402-X
Prince of Annwn, Evangeline Walton, Del Rey, 1974, ISBN 0-345-27060-6
Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, p.117, 156, Caitlin & John Matthews, Element, 1994, ISBN 1-85230-560-6
The Celts, p.211, Frank Delaney, Grafton, 1989, ISBN 0-586-20349-4
Women in Celtic Myth, Moyra Caldecott, Arrow, ISBN 0-09-955920-X
Celtic Heritage, p.41 ff, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Thames & Hudson, 1978, ISBN 978-0500110089
Pagan Celtic Britain, p.288, Anne Ross, Constable, 1967, ISBN 0-09-472330-3
'Myth in the Mabiogion', from A Celtic Reader, p.151, John Matthews, Aquarian, ISBN 0-85030-935-2
Celtic Myths and Legends, p.356 ff, T. W. Rolleston, 1995, ISBN 978-1859580066
Celtic Folklore: Welsh & Manx Vol.2, pp 499ff, John Rhys, Wildwood House, 1980, ISBN 0-7045-0406-5
The White Goddess, p.215ff, Robert Graves, Faber, 1952
http://www.maryjones.us/jce/eufyd.html, Hyfaidd Hen as one of the Children of Don.
Mabinogi Study: Enlivening Y Mabinogi, Welsh Pronounciation for the Mabinogi
And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!
Special Thanks
For Incidental Music
Psicodreamics, for Bewitched by the Faeries from Ancient Wisdom. See his Contributor Page for more details.
Celestial Aeon Project,, for So It Was from Miracle. See his Contributor Page for more details.
Adragante, for Les cordes de l'ame from his album Les cordes de l'ame. See his website or our Contributor Page for more details.
Cyril Pereira for Margueritte from The Revenge of Glory. See his Contributor Page for more details.
Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details.
Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details.
Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.
For our Theme Music
The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.
Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music
(in Alphabetic order)
Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.
Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.
Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.
Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.
The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.
Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.
Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.
Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.
S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.
Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.
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