Welsh Folklore - Legacy of Welsh Mythology in English Literature

Legacy of Welsh Mythology in English Literature

  • Welsh mythology in popular culture
  • Arthurian Tales: See King Arthur
  • The Mabinogion: See Mabinogion
  • Taliesin: Thomas Love Peacock's The Misfortunes of Elphin (about the character from the Taliesin tales, 1829)
  • Madoc: See Madoc
  • William Morris, who in turn influenced J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and thus much of 20th century fantasy literature. See also Cad Goddeu for further influences on Tolkien and Lewis.

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