Curses and Blessings at the Holy Wells of Anglesey

Rita Singer

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Abstract

The practise of visiting a well to ask for a blessing is a centuries old tradition in Wales. Cursing one’s mortal enemy, however, is a much more recent practise.
Original languageEnglish
Media of outputWeb
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 26 May 2021

Keywords

  • Wales
  • Holyhead
  • Holy Island
  • Ynys Cybi
  • Folklore
  • folk belief
  • Cursing
  • Blessing
  • Holy Wells

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