![]() ![]() The four ‘mabinogi’ tales, from which the Mabinogion takes its name, are thought to be the earliest dating from the 11th century. The tales they told tended to be memorised only in outline, the details being filled in and embellished as the story unfolded.Įxactly how these stories found their way into the written form is unclear, however the tales range from Celtic mythology to the better known accounts of the adventures of Arthur and his knights. These early Welsh or Celtic storytellers wandered Britain and beyond, swapping their many tales for board and lodging. These tales are thought to have a much more ancient provenance, being passed down through the generations by word of mouth by the early Welsh bards. The work is a collection of eleven tales of early Welsh literature and draws upon the mystical word of the Celtic people intertwining myths, folklore, tradition and history. ![]() The Mabinogion is based upon a 14th century manuscript known as ‘Red book of Hergest’. ![]()
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