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Taliesin Origins

Exploring the Myth of the Greatest Celtic Bard

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By: Gwilym Morus-Baird
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Few authors are able to discuss the original Taliesin myth in as much depth as Dr. Gwilym Morus-Baird. As a native Welsh speaker and scholar, he has studied the Welsh bardic tradition from the inside, giving listeners insights few others have even guessed at.

In this groundbreaking exploration, Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird tells the many tales behind the story and draws out the deeper meanings of the original myth. As one of the most complete studies of the greatest Celtic bard out there, this book is a must-have for anyone seriously studying Celtic myth, be they students, researchers, druids, or pagans. It reveals the ancient roots of Taliesin’s myth in the Celtic tradition, and interprets many of the symbols, themes and meanings embedded in this important tale.

The book presents new insights not only into Taliesin himself, but also the central figure of Ceridwen, the ancient symbol of her cauldron, the mystical relationship between awen and Annwfn, and how all of these elements relate to the Welsh bardic tradition.

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Informative and interesting. This book is evidence that Awen really exists. Going to read it again

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This is a great book for anybody interested in. exploring the Cymric mythology. It delivers a well balanced understanding of the complex nature of the Bardic tradition in Wales. The narration is excellent, a great storyteller and the delivery is as if the great bard himself was reading it to you.

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Deeply researched, wonderfully written by a man well qualified not only by his learning, but by his heritage and physical connection with the land of the myths and mysteries of bygone days.

Unpacking the writings, tales and traditions surrounding this giant figure in Welsh lore, the author makes many enlightening connections to many wider works, and weaves a rich tapestry of both confident conclusions and querulous questions that remain - our view obscured by the mists of time.

I know a lot of Wales, so it was wonderful to revisit places in my mind (and I confess also on Google Maps ) as the author shared both the old myths and his own stories of habitation and exploration.

I found myself returning to the narrow lane that ascends Cwm Einion, dropped in on my friend who lived above the (now closed) Post Office in Taliesin, and wondered about the deep histories we blithely pass by as we go bout our daily lives.

I know a bit of Welsh, too, and while I quickly get lost in the complexities of vocabulary and mutations if I was ever to attempt to read it, no such knowledge is required to appreciate this work - the simple explanations in this book helped everything make sense.

My mind returned also to my brief conversations with Tedi Millward, King Charles' original Welsh teacher, and his passion for a language under assault from the Angles.

I could go on... but I should really just suggest that if you have an interest in British folklore and would appreciate a little more clarity about the historically verifiable and the likely embellished - this book will give you some remarkable insights around one of its most important figures

Baird on Bards and Beasts - A Magnificent Work

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