Mhara Starlingさんのイラストまとめ

The word “Ellyll” in Welsh is often translated as “Elf”. They are usually described as small, fairy entities that dwell in natural places.

But the word “Ellyll” is complex and conjures up numerous images. Elves, yes. But also phantoms, demons, and spirits of the natural world.

Within Welsh folklore...Friday is quite a prominent day to have encounters or sightings of fairies.

However, many Welsh cunning folk and folk magical practitioners claimed to work in tandem with fairies and they said the days they walked with them was Tuesdays or Thursdays.

How English children’s books illustrate fairies...vs how Welsh children’s books illustrate fairies 😂

I think this says everything you need to know about how the Welsh viewed fairies in folklore.

Gwyllion are a type of Welsh mountain fairy. They are described as hag-like creatures who cause unsuspecting travellers to become lost whilst travelling through the mountainous regions. Pulling a knife out of the pocket was a method of banishing the Gwyllion #FolkloreThursday