EP 95 - The Mari Lwyd!

We are about 2 weeks away from Christmas and I have to say….I’m not ready! I hope I’m not the only one, but don't worry because I still have time to share a new story for you all. This week's holiday themed story has a bit of a twist. In Wales there is a cryptid that is resurrected every December in search of new victims. Only this cryptid isn’t hunting people to hurt them, but rather to spread holiday cheer and remind them about the idea of giving. Take a listen to this week's episode and learn more about the legend known as Mari Lwyd.

Wales on a map

Images of Mari Lwyd looking for its next rap battle

Let the battle begin!

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

1. Connaughton, M. (2020, December 23). What is Mari Lwyd? OK Whatever. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.okwhatever.org/topics/culture/mari-lwyd

2. National Museum Wales. (2014, June 14). Christmas Traditions: The Mari Lwyd | Museum Wales. National Museum Wales. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://museum.wales/articles/1187/Christmas-Traditions-The-Mari-Lwyd/

3. rachelrummel. (n.d.). Mari Lwyd - Gastro Obscura. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/mari-lwyd-horse-skull-wales-wassailing

4. Rogers, J. (n.d.). The Mari Lwyd. Wales.com. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.wales.com/about/culture/mari-lwyd

5. Troop, S. E. (2013, December 25). The Monsters of Christmas. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monsters-of-christmas.amp

For the Image:

1. World Atlas. (2021, May 12). Wales Maps & Facts. World Atlas. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/united-kingdom/wales

2. Grimsditch, L., UGC, & Leaver, J. (2022, January 1). The terrifying Welsh tradition that's become a popular meme. North Wales Live. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/wales-mari-lwyd-creature-scary-15297617

3. Vintage Everyday. (2019, December 2). Welsh Winter Tradition: Fascinating Vintage Photographs of the Mari Lwyd From the Early 20th Century. Vintage Everyday. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.vintag.es/2019/12/mari-lwyd.html

4. Connaughton, M. (2020, December 23). What is Mari Lwyd? OK Whatever. Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.okwhatever.org/topics/culture/mari-lwyd