Welsh mythology

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of Welsh mythology? It's a bunch of cool stories and legends that people from Wales used to tell each other a long, long time ago.

There are some pretty amazing characters in Welsh mythology. There's a warrior named Lleu Llaw Gyffes who's really good with a bow and arrow. Some people think he might be based on a real person who lived a long time ago, but nobody knows for sure.

Then there's Blodeuwedd, who's not a person at all - she's a magical creature made of flowers! She was created by some other mythical characters, a wizard and a king, to be a wife for Lleu, but things don't go quite as planned.

Another important figure in Welsh mythology is Bran the Blessed. He's a giant who becomes king of Britain, but he ultimately dies in battle. Before he dies, he orders his followers to cut off his head and bring it back to his homeland, and it's said that his head continues to give advice and protect the land even after death.

There are lots of other mythical creatures and characters in Welsh mythology too, like fairies, dragons, and witches. People used to tell these stories to each other for entertainment and to explain things they didn't understand, like why the moon changes shape or why there are stars in the sky.

Today, people still tell these stories and some even believe in the magical creatures from Welsh mythology. It's a really cool way to learn about the history and culture of Wales!