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Episode 3: The Forgotten Isle

Welcome to Where Dragons Sleep: A Welsh Quest, Episode 3. In this episode, we journey into the heart of ancient Britain, exploring the myths, landscapes, and rituals that shaped Wales. If you’d like to support this quest and join our community, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/wheredragonssleep.

Special Thanks:

• Song Credit: The episode features Hela’r Dryw (Hunting the Wren), performed by Welsh folk band Fernhill, with musicians Julie Murphy, Andy Cutting, Ceri Rhys Matthews, and Jonathan Shorland. This haunting rendition is from the compilation The Fairy Dance: Myth and Magic in Celtic Songs and Tunes by Beautiful Jo Records.
• Lyrics (Welsh and English Translation):
  • Welsh:
    1. Ble rwyt ti'n mynd? meddai Rhisiart wrth Robin
       Ble rwyt ti'n mynd? meddai Dibyn wrth Dobyn
       Ble rwyt ti'n mynd? meddai John
       Ble rwyt ti'n mynd? meddai'r Nefar Biond
    2. Mynd tua'r coed, meddai ...
    3. Be wnei di yno? meddai ...
    4. Hela'r dryw bach, meddai ...
    5. (repeat of 3)
    6. Lladd y dryw bach, meddai ...
    7. A'i hebrwng e gartref, meddai ...
    8. Ceffyl a chert, meddai ...
    9. Beth am ei fwyta? meddai ...
    10. Cyllell a fforc, meddai ...
  • English Translation:
    1. Where are you going? said Richard to Robin
       Where are you going? said Dibyn to Dobyn
       Where are you going? said John
       Where are you going? said the Never Beyond
    2. Going to the woods, said ...
    3. What will you do there? said ...
    4. Hunt the wren, said ...
    5. (repeat of 3)
    6. Kill the wren, said...
    7. And carry him home, said...
    8. A horse and cart, said...
    9. How shall we eat him? said ...
    10. A knife and fork, said ...

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Where Dragons Sleep: A Welsh Quest is a Two Wolves Digital production, with writing, production, and direction by Hunter W. Jones. Our research draws upon a variety of academic sources, historical texts, and Welsh literary traditions, including:

• The Mabinogion: The foundational collection of medieval Welsh myths.
• Genealogical Studies on Owain Glyndŵr: We reference historical genealogies tracing the potential descendants of Glyndŵr.
• Welsh National History Resources: Key references include the National Library of Wales and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.
• Experts and Historians: Throughout the series, we’ll feature insights from Welsh historians, genealogists, and folklorists.

This podcast is more than a history lesson—it’s a quest. A quest that you, dear listener, are invited to join. Subscribe to Where Dragons Sleep: A Welsh Quest and embark on this journey to uncover the hidden truths of Wales, its legendary past, and perhaps—just perhaps—find that the blood of dragons still flows through the veins of a true heir.

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