Gwyllion
Gwyllion or gwyllon (singular : Gwyll or (Yr) Wyll) is a Welsh word with a wide range of meanings including "ghosts, spirits," "night-wanderers (human or supernatural) up to no good, outlaws of the wild" etc. Gwyllion is only one of a number of words with these or similar meanings in Welsh. It is a comparatively recent word coined inadvertently in the 17th century by the Welsh lexigographer Dr John Davies (Mallwyd).[1]
An account
One account of a species of gwyllion refers to them as ugly female spirits that are usually described as wearing ash colored clothing with an oblong four-pointed hat, and usually carrying a pot in one hand. They also are known by their disturbing laughter and their cries of "Wb!" . They live in mountainous areas and love to mislead travellers or scare them. However, if one of these gwyllion in disguise enters your home and is treated right, they will do no harm. These gwyllion are repelled by metal knives, and a flash of a knife is usually enough to send them away.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru, vol. I, gwyllon, gwyllion.
See also
- Gwylliaid Cochion Mawddwy, the so-called "Red Bandits of Mawddwy"
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