#harlech

[thesilicontribesman]

Late Bronze Age Sheet Metal Shield, 1000 to 800 BCE, Llanbedr, nr Harlech, St Fagans National Museum of History, nr. Cardiff

[mabinogiongame]

One of the more epic feasts in Welsh mythology is described in the Second Branch of the Mabinogi, when the survivors of the war against Ireland return to Britain.

They first spend seven years banqueting at Harlech, where they are entertained by the severed head of the giant King Bendigeidfran, who continues to speak despite his beheading.

But this party is only the beginning! The revelries continue on the isle of Gwales, where they stay for a further eighty years of carousing and merriment.

Finally, an enchanted door opens, exposing the sorrow of what had befallen them. Bendigeidfran's head falls silent, and they return to their homes.

Painting of Harlech Castle, the location of the survivors' return, from the National Library of Wales.

[sowhatifiliveinfukuoka]

My former life...

Talsarnau, Gwynedd, Wales (flickr)

Coed Garth Byr

[08utanoumi80]

quick little doodle for harlech’s anniversary + narancia ghirga’s birthday cause guess who found out that they share a birthday :3

[gingersnaptaff]

But also, outside the castle they have a statue of Bendigeidfran and Gwern!!!!! If you've ever looked at Brân's wiki page then you'll have seen it.

Also cute Robin bud.

And, finally,

That's the castle from the beach. All the grass and town would've been filled with water.

[xraventhegreatx]

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[highqueenofprydain]

Mistress of the Dramatic Doorway Pause

[huariqueje]

The Hill above Harlech  -  Sir William Nicholson , c. 1917.

British,  1872 - 1949

Oil on canvas ,  53.7 x 59.4 cm.