The Physicians of Myddfai: An Interpretation

Welsh Folk Custom| Celtic Studies| Celtic Mythology
May 12, 2025•0 min read

The Physicians of Myddfai: An Interpretation

How can a simple Welsh folktale about a shepherd who falls in love with a magical lake maiden reveal deep insights about relationships, time, nature, and the delicate balance between different worlds? How did this extraordinary union gave birth to the legendary Physicians of Myddfai? Using the ‘5 Keys of Celtic Myth’ approach, I break down this fascinating story to reveal its practical wisdom about finding balance, respecting boundaries, and connecting with forces beyond our understanding.

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Studied at Bangor University: 2005, BA: 1st, Welsh 2007, MA: Distinction, Welsh 2012, PhD, School of Welsh Originally from Queens Park (now Caia Park), Wrecsam. Formerly released music as Gwilym Morus, Mwnci Nel and lead singer for Drymbago. He worked as a research fellow at the Library of Congress, Washington DC in 2010. One of the founders of Eos, the Broadcasting Rights Agency for Wales in 2011. He continues to compose, perform, write, teach, consult and make video to this day.

Gwilym Morus-Baird

Studied at Bangor University: 2005, BA: 1st, Welsh 2007, MA: Distinction, Welsh 2012, PhD, School of Welsh Originally from Queens Park (now Caia Park), Wrecsam. Formerly released music as Gwilym Morus, Mwnci Nel and lead singer for Drymbago. He worked as a research fellow at the Library of Congress, Washington DC in 2010. One of the founders of Eos, the Broadcasting Rights Agency for Wales in 2011. He continues to compose, perform, write, teach, consult and make video to this day.

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