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Myths and Legends

Snowdonia is full of amazing legends and characters! Click on the links below to read more about some of the most noted legends and characters of Snowdonia:


The Top 10 Amazing Characters of Snowdonia voted by the people of Wales at the National Eisteddfod of Wales 2009 in Bala are:

1. Owain Glyndŵr

2. Ellis Humphrey Evans (Hedd Wyn)

3. Thomas Telford

4. Gelert

5. Syr Ifan ab Owen Edwards

6. Gwyn Thomas

7. Blodeuwedd

8. Thomas Charles

9. Caradog Prichard

10. Mari Jones



Owain Glyndwr
The two kings, Harlech
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