Spells and magical powers between the commoners and the nobles.
Searching for the power of the 'witch' in society.
And looking for the appropriate place for the word ‘gwrach’ ('witch') in the Welsh language.
In this online Welsh-language event, Siân Melangell Dafydd will be in conversation with Dr Delyth Badder and Sara Huws.
Siân Melangell Dafydd is a writer, poet, translator, naturalist and yoga teacher. 'Coel Gwrach' (literally, ‘Witch's belief’ or the expression ‘Old Wives’ Tales’) is her research and creative project which is a natural development of her background exploring and living in a way that would have been considered questionable (and still is today by some). It is time for the story of the five who were persecuted for being 'witches' in Wales to be told in their own language. As a result of searching for information, other questions have arisen, including an appreciation of Welsh and Welsh vocabulary and traditions. These conversations are part of the 'Coel Gwrach' research.
Delyth Badder is a folklorist, author, and Honorary Research Fellow with Amgueddfa Cymru. As well as regularly contributing to discussions about Welsh folklore, Delyth is the co-author of The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts. Delyth also works as the first ever Welsh Pediatric Pathologist and as a Medical Auditor for the NHS.
Sara Huws works with archives and rare books in Cardiff, and is studying for a PhD at Swansea University. A columnist and broadcaster, she specialises in Welsh historical collections, with an interest in the history of traditions, sport, music and campaigning.
This project is supported, with thanks to the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
