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Of the four branches, Pwyll, Lord of Dyfed is my absolute favourite. Lady Charlotte Guest) Arawn, Lord of Annwn, appears in the first branch of the Welsh Mabinogi, Pwyll, Lord of Dyfed. And the horseman drew near and spoke unto him… ‘A crowned King am I in the land whence I come’… ‘Arawn, a King of Annwn am I’… ( Pwyll Lord of Dyfed, The Mabinogion trans. And while he was setting on his dogs, he saw a horseman coming towards him upon a large light-grey steed, with a hunting horn round his neck, and glad in garments of grey woollen in the fashion of a hunting garb. And he came toward the dogs, and drove away those that had brought down the stag, and set his own dogs upon it. For their hair was of brilliant shining white, and their ears were red and as the whiteness of their bodies shone, so did the redness of their ears glisten. Then looked he at the colour of the dogs, staying not to look at the stag, and of all the hounds that he had seen in the world, he had never seen any that were like unto these. And lo, as it reached the middle of the glade, the dogs that followed the stag overtook it and brought it down. And he beheld a glade in the wood forming a level plain, and as his dogs came to the edge of the glade, he saw a stag before the other dogs. If you’ve already read The Stolen Throne, you will know that Annwn plays a large role in the story, but what exactly was this mysterious place that plays such a central and awe-inspiring role in Celtic tradition? Let’s step into this otherworld to find out…Īrawn, Lord of Annwn, with his otherworldly hounds There are two prominent lords of Annwn in ancient traditions: Arawn, and Gwyn ap Nudd. In Part V of The World of The Stolen Throne, we’re going to be taking a brief look at the realm of Annwn, the sort of place it was, and some of the more prominent traditions around it. However, this book also delves into Celtic myth and legend which makes for an interesting addition to the series. As with all other books in the Eagles and Dragons series, The Stolen Throne has elements from ancient Greek and Roman religion and mythology. If you missed last week’s post about Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, you can check it out HERE. I hope you have enjoyed these posts about the research, history and myth that inspired the creation of this latest Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy novel.

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And keep an eye out for the Green Man.Salvete, readers and history-lovers! Welcome to the fifth and final part in this blog series on The World of The Stolen Throne.

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The Abbey is spectacular in all its historical ruins, and the Tor is worth the hike to the top for 360 views of the town and of the patch worked fields of Somerset.

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Buskers play on the corners, dreadlocked hippies sell jewellery under the monuments, there are little alleyways that will lead off to crystal-adorned courtyards complete with cafes and bookstores full of locals and tourists alike. If it is healthy healing or psychic abilities, tarot card readings and aura photos you are after, then look no further, there are crystals, joss sticks and spiritual healers at every second shop. Fairies, Angels, Goths, bearded vest wearers, grannies with pink streaked hair, and shopkeepers that seem to teleport themselves to each shop fresh from the last witch's coven. There is definitely an energy that runs through the ground (and maybe the water) that creates joyful people who love to dress up. The resting place of King Arthur and possibly Excalibur, a pilgrimage place, known as the Isle of Avalon back in Arthurian times is now the very popular Glastonbury. Edinburgh is certainly everyone's favourite.

Tourists and locals fill the pubs, nightlife is pumping (Edinburgh is a popular university town) and the city hosts a never-ending range of festivals. In general, Edinburgh's history is filled with murders, executions and killings - it seems every place has a bloody history. Pubs are everywhere, many named after historical criminals. Narrow lanes and winding streets twist down the sides leading to squares or hidden courtyards. From here the exquisite Royal Mile (the main street) runs down the ridge flanked by the impressive 'skyscrapers' and ending at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's Scottish residence. The centre of attention in the Old Town is of course Edinburgh Castle, perched on an extinct volcano. For protection, medieval Edinburgh had a city wall built, meaning that when the town grew bigger, it could only expand one way, up, creating the world's first skyscrapers, some 12 storeys high.

It has been the royal seat for both English and Scottish kings throughout history.