ellyllon
nature_spirit earth Welsh single tradition · 1
The ellyllon are Welsh elves that are more benevolent than the gwyllion. They are distinct from the gwyllion, who are gloomy spirits more akin to hags or witches. Encounters with the gwyllion would cause travelers to lose their way.
When
- First attested
- 1800 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 1800
- Historical notes
- Documented in 19th-century folklore collections.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Old Woman of the Mountain
- enemy of
- Gwyllion
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“as distinct from the Welsh ellyllon (elves) that are more benevolent. Those who encountered them either by night or on a misty day would be sure to lose their way even if they were perfectly familiar with the road.”
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