I met a farmer outside Bangor Gwynedd who worked blue merle collies. He told me that the breed was an ancient British one and it had also been referred to as ‘y ci tylwyth têg/faerie dog’ He reckoned there was a folk belief that if the dog was treated kindly it would grant its owner a long life. I’d never heard that before but the guy didn’t seem like a shite talker either. Best be safe and never kick one I reckon. Especially with all these covids about.
@expandingknowledge82692 жыл бұрын
Thirty five years ago I professionally raised Pembroke and Cardigan corgis. The first imparting of knowledge I gathered was that of the fairy Raine's story on the Pembroke's shoulder area, where of course fairy's rode. I always have loved the mythology behind this to this day. Love the books of Tasha Tudor and her corgis. The Cardigan Welsh corgi dates back to 1200 B.C., supposedly.
@nicokelly64532 жыл бұрын
I love this exploration sharing your research! And I can deeply relate to being a folklore nerd, it's quite fun. I think it's unfortunate that we have this belief that something must be "ancient" in order for it to be a valid creation or contribution to culture, leading to a lot of misrepresentation where folks try to shoe-horn things into being "ancient" as if to make them more valid. Certainly, ancient folklore has a lot of incredible meaning and impact! but modern folklore, and our modern created ideas, have their own place in our culture as well. It's fine to enjoy them and they can be a very meaningful part of modern culture -- the problem arises when we misrepresent and misattribute them as being something they aren't (ancient, historical, extra-mystical). This reminds me of the issue of Iolo Morgannwg, where he actually was a genuinely good poet who made significant contributions to Welsh culture...but he also created forgeries, and encouraged false ideas about the origins of his works and their history. A shame, because seriously there is nothing wrong with creating something new. This corgi poem is a great 20th century concept, and while it doesn't belong in the groups of older folklore, that doesn't mean it isn't quite lovely! Anyway, diolch am eich fideo! I laughed as you described the corgi poem and had the corgi photos up, it's easy to tell even without the poem's title that it was speaking of corgwn.
@youngestputnam2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I recently discovered something similar with the "sacred fairy trees" of oak and ash and thorn. That comes from a Kipling poem
@jandunn1692 жыл бұрын
There is quite a bit of Faery lore in Kipling's work.
@hextral92952 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned corgis my whole life, so I’m always very interested in any folklore involving them! Lovely video!
@tamalita2 жыл бұрын
This is super adorable, entertaining and very informative. Thank you!
@theravenmagick2 жыл бұрын
Truly showcasing the power of story and how information can shift the entire consciousness….what’s upsetting more is that these stories really impacted the Fae!
@marjoriejohnson6535 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful artwork in that book. As. A child i would have thought about the realm of fairies and corgi .
@jandunn1692 жыл бұрын
I have learned from my teacher R.J. Stewart, who wrote "The Living World of Faery" that Faeries are mostly human sized or larger (The Goddess Bridget was of the Tuatha De Danaan, and Morgan Le Fey is regarded by some as a Faery). It wasn't until the Victorian times that the idea of little sprites became popular in human consciousness. So while Faeries may love Corgis, it is more likely that they would come riding on a milk white steed like Rhiannon did, and the Faery Queen who takes Thomas the Rhymer to the land of Faery on her horse in Scotland
@lyralittlewing2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been fascinated by Faery folklore and similarly I never came across specific mention of corgis. This is truly fascinating. And now I want to read that poem. Thank you for sharing this!
@shariestranathan7488 Жыл бұрын
I know my Corgi/Beagle is magical. I've her beyond belief. SHE IS SO SPECIAL!!!. LOVE YOUR POSTS!
@Firstavenueconsultin2 жыл бұрын
I'm loving all your videos Mhara thanks :-)
@bonniebishop66352 жыл бұрын
Thank you do much for a interesting and creative video. Loved the topic. ❤️🙏
@l0s3rsclub872 жыл бұрын
So whilst it's not ancient, I was wondering does that make it somehow untrue? Like maybe it's just newer information our ancestors didn't witness? I loved your video btw! And I love corgis they're absolutely adorable 🥰
@jennybrown53022 жыл бұрын
That's a deep question, isn't it? At what point does something become true folklore? How long does it have to have been adopted -- from whatever source -- and woven into the fabric of the cultural consciousness of a region before it is, in fact, considered a part of that region's true folklore? Good things to think about. Also... Corgis are adorable!
@jandunn1692 жыл бұрын
I am under the impression that folklore often has no author and is derived from earlier myths and stories of the land and dieties.
@welshlady2 жыл бұрын
The whole idea is new to me so i thoroughly enjoyed the idea and the way you presented both the tale and your research. Thank you!
@ktollefson152 жыл бұрын
Trying to pretend I'm not heartbroken, but really enjoyed this video anyway!!
@plantman4444 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mhara 💚
@mremokaos2012 Жыл бұрын
I liked this video. I think that just bc it's not ancient information doesn't necessarily mean that it can't still be valid. Especially considering In another couple hundred thousand years we'll be ancient history as well
@m__y-t-s2 жыл бұрын
Corgi lore, or Corglore.
@lamplighter41062 жыл бұрын
Please tell us a bedtime story
@charysdolls36152 жыл бұрын
Please read us the whole poem! please please❤❤
@lamplighter41062 жыл бұрын
Anyone ever hear about fairies riding hummingbirds?
@pyro26982 жыл бұрын
Yes , I believe I've experienced it myself actually.
@lamplighter41062 жыл бұрын
@@pyro2698 I ask cause my wife and I saw this while on vacation. It was pretty amazing and good that she was there cause I wouldn't have believed it otherwise.
@jandunn1692 жыл бұрын
Traditionally faeries are rarely that small unless they are Victorian. Usually life sized like elves
@lamplighter41062 жыл бұрын
@@jandunn169 I never heard of a hummingbird flying at night. however this one was looking for nectar at 2am and I'm pretty sure it had a fairy riding it. Also There's stories of tunnels in the Mojave desert that has access to middle earth. So I'm wondering if their's more out there.
@arurora54742 жыл бұрын
I wish that story was really part of old lore but I also wish people would stop claiming stuff as ancient when it's not 😂 that's how a lot of dangerous stuff gets woven into the general consciousnesses 😭 at least this one time it was something innocent.
@TreforTreforgan2 жыл бұрын
You better had have some good Calan Gaeaf content ready to drop, else there’ll be a curse put on you. Every time you’ll eat parma violets they’ll taste like smelly socks. Be warned.