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62 – Staffordshire Hoard: Rise Up O Lord

The British History Podcast

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A Tale of Waylon Smith and the Oxfordshire Mystery

This chapter explores the legend of Waylon Smith, a god associated with gold, who is married to a swan. It recounts his skill as a goldsmith, his kidnapping by a rival king, and his eventual escape with the help of wings crafted by him and his brother.

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