Reading Notes Part A Helig's Hollow

 The Welsh Fairy Book by W. Jenkyn Thomas with illustrations by Willy Pogány (1908).

This tale focuses on Helig's daughter, Gwendud. She was very beautiful and loved by many, especially Snowdon, son of a baron. They loved each other tremendously but she would not marry him because he did not have a gold collar. Tathal, her suitor was determined to produce a gold collar. He worked it in a mischief snake like manner. He ended up stabbing one of the prisoners in the back and stealing his collar. Upon returning home he claimed they had been robbed by a group. She finally agreed to marry him, though tragedy struck at their feast. Flood waters began to slowly rise through the cellar. Moments later the seas rushed upon the land and everyone in attendance had to run for their lives. The next morning they awoke to the sun shinning upon where their hollow had been. It was no longer there, instead buried by the deep waters of the sea. 



Photo provided by: Historic UK 

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/Tyno-Helig-The-Welsh-Atlantis/


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