We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!
Seal Skins & Sea Spray CMP SP44
Celtic Myth Podshow
This is a huge show all about that magical seal-people of Celtic myth, the Sekies. You'll hear five fantastic pieces of music, two old stories, and one lovely modern story from the Faerytale Apothecary. It also includes some fascinating Selkie folklore from Morgan Daimler's New Dictionary of Fairies.
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The Assembly of the Wondrous Head CMP054
Celtic Myth Podshow
The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion in the company of the Head of Bran on the mystical island of Gwales. This time out of time is known as the Assembly of the Wondrous Head. This episode is the 12th and final episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at Running Order: Intro 0:38 News and Views 1:05 Recap 2:47 Story 4:22 These Hollow Hills (Once More) - 15:20 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x...
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The Bed of Branwen CMP053
Celtic Myth Podshow
Sorrow upon sorrow as the seven lonely knights return to Anglesey with their dying King...
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Betrayal and Redemption CMP052
Celtic Myth Podshow
Efnissien comes to an important decision and war breaks out amongst the celebrants in the Great House. The war between the Irish and the Welsh takes on a drastic turn as the Irish use the mystic Cauldron of Regeneration to bolster their numbers.
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The Two Temptations CMP051
Celtic Myth Podshow
Matholwch offers to build Brân the Blessed a house large enough to house him and offers him loyalty in exchange for peace. As a Client King of Brân's, Brân would become the King of the Two Islands.
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The Hosting of the Island of the Mighty CMP050
Celtic Myth Podshow
King Brân gets some very disturbing news about Branwen and gathers the Host of Prydein to avenge the insults done to his sister. A long and bloody war ensues but will Branwen be rescued?
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Of Kitchens and Kings CMP049
Celtic Myth Podshow
Matholwch and Branwen set up home in Ireland and a son is born to them. After a while, the King hears whispers from his people and Branwen suffers a terrible fate.
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The Cauldron of Rebirth CMP048
Celtic Myth Podshow
Matholwch accepts the honour price that Bran offers him but Bran soon realises that the Irish King is still not truly happy. The Welsh King comes up with an honour price higher than any ever paid before to ease the heart of the Irish King.
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Blood on the Land CMP047
Celtic Myth Podshow
Nissien and Efnissien arrive home from Rome and Efnissien discovers that the marriage between Branwen and the Irish King Matholwch has been arranged without his knowledge or presence. He feels he has suffered a great insult and exacts a most horrific revenge.
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The Price of Peace CMP046
Celtic Myth Podshow
Is Matholwch going to be the right husband for Branwen? Will Bran and Matholwch agree on a policy of mutual aid should either the Kingdom of Erin or the Island of the Mighty be invaded? And if they do, will Branwen be happy and what exactly will be the Price of Peace.
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Nissien and Efnissien arrive home from Rome and Efnissien discovers that the marriage between Branwen and the Irish King Matholwch has been arranged without his knowledge or presence. He feels he has suffered a great insult and exacts a most horrific revenge.
This episode is the 5th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.
Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/bloodontheland
Running Order:
- Intro 0:34
- News and Views 1:10
- Recap 2:56
- Story 4:27
- Listener Feedback - Chris 19:50
- Promo - Crone's Porch Podcast 21:06
- The Stones and Bones of Albion - Damh the Bard 22:58
We hope you enjoy it!
Gary & Ruthie x x x
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