Myths and Legends 400: Celtic folklore: The Baddies
Jan 15, 2025
Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic folklore, where heroes and villains blur. Follow young Ian on a whimsical quest for a blue falcon, aided by a talking fox and faced with magical challenges. Explore the dark side of these tales, unveiling sinister figures and moral lessons. Meet the mischievous le cheval Bayard, a shape-shifting horse causing both laughter and chaos. Each story weaves together themes of friendship, choices, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy, inviting listeners into a captivating realm of myths.
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The Blue Feather
- Prince Ian, skilled in various arts, presented a blue feather, claiming it belonged to a rare falcon.
- His stepmother, disbelieving him, cursed him with perpetual discomfort and set a quest to find the falcon.
The Talking Fox
- Ian, struggling on his quest, met a talking fox named Gilimertine who offered help.
- After sharing a meal of sheep parts, the fox revealed the falcon's location, setting the stage for Ian's encounter with a five-headed giant.
The Giant's Task
- Ian worked for the giant, gaining access to the falcon, but failed to steal it due to a screaming feather.
- The giant then tasked Ian with fetching the white sword of light from the big woman of Dorad in exchange for the falcon.