Y Ladi Wen

Y Ladi Wen ("the White Lady") is a Celtic mythology apparition, dressed in white, and is most commonly seen at Hollantide. Known in Welsh oral tradition, she is evoked to warn children about bad behaviour.[1] Y Ladi Wen is characterized in various ways including being a terrifying ghost who may ask for help if you speak to her, or she may offer treasure or gold.[2]

She is said to haunt the grounds of Ogmore Castle, protecting its buried treasure.[3] Y Ladi Wen is also connected with the village of St Athan, in South Wales.[4]

References

  1. ^ MacKillop, James (2004). A dictionary of Celtic mythology. Oxford University Press. pp. 291–. ISBN 9780198609674. http://books.google.com/books?id=U-O0wzFcu2gC&pg=PA291. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 
  2. ^ "New ghosts at St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff". museumwales.ac.uk. 15 October 2009. http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/cy/5/?article_id=556. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 
  3. ^ Billing, Joanna (April 2004). The Hidden Places of Wales. Travel Publishing Ltd. pp. 302–303. ISBN 9781904434078. http://books.google.com/books?id=o8NCt_7hltwC&pg=PT302. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 
  4. ^ "St Athan". visitoruk.com. http://www.visitoruk.com/historydetail.php?id=27917&cid=592&f=Barry. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 

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