Welsh folklore

A prominent figure in Welsh folklore, Twm Siôn Cati is the subject of many tales of cunning and trickery, who is also said to have been a respected antiquary, genealogist, poet and to have risen to become a magistrate and mayor of Brecon.
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Welsh folklore also known as Llên Gwerin or Llên y Werin (Welsh for 'Folk Literature/Learning') is the collective term for the folklore of the Welsh people. It encompasses topics related to Welsh mythology, folk tales, customs, and oral tradition.

Welsh folklore is related to Irish and Scottish folklore due to its Celtic traditions, as well as English folklore. It also shares similarities with Breton and Cornish folklore due to shared history.

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