EP05 The Legend of Gelert, the Heroic Hound of Beddgelert: the real story behind the Welsh folk tale
Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees - A podcast by Mark Rees - Thursdays
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Is there any truth to Wales' most famous folk tale? Did a dog named Gelert really fight with a gigantic wolf for the life of the Prince of Wales' son and heir? Join MARK REES (Ghosts of Wales/ Curious Wales) as he goes in search of the secret origins of the tragic tale, in which a heroic hound pays the ultimate price for being man's best friend. It's a journey which begins with a piece of folklore, and takes some unexpected twists through Wild Wales, Welsh culture, and even the French Revolution.
