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Melangell - Protector of the Hares
Melangell , is a Welsh Saint and mythic figure, who established a sanctuary In a remote valley in mid-Wales, in the village of Pennant Melangell. According to legend, in 607 CE Melangell lived humbly, sleeping on a bare rock in the woods. The local prince Brochfael Ysgythrog - the Tusked - was out hunting with his hounds, when they scented a hare which they pursued into a dense thicket . The Hare took refuge amongst Melangell's skirts. Impressed by Melangell's courage and spiritual convictions, he granted her the valley as a perpetual refuge and place of sanctuary for all people and animals. Hares are still called wyn bach Melangell - or Melangell’s little lambs, and the church of Pennant Melangell contains St. Melangell’s shrine, which is visited by pilgrims today. ©2007
Melangell , is a Welsh Saint and mythic figure, who established a sanctuary In a remote valley in mid-Wales, in the village of Pennant Melangell. According to legend, in 607 CE Melangell lived humbly, sleeping on a bare rock in the woods. The local prince Brochfael Ysgythrog - the Tusked - was out hunting with his hounds, when they scented a hare which they pursued into a dense thicket . The Hare took refuge amongst Melangell's skirts. Impressed by Melangell's courage and spiritual convictions, he granted her the valley as a perpetual refuge and place of sanctuary for all people and animals. Hares are still called wyn bach Melangell - or Melangell’s little lambs, and the church of Pennant Melangell contains St. Melangell’s shrine, which is visited by pilgrims today. ©2007
I had to look up Pennant Melangell and want to go there - it looks wonderful. The search engine threw up a novel based on Melangell by Jacko Green on www.pennantmelangell.com . You can read chapter 1 (whichbegins in Philadelphia) on the website.
Jen Delyth's painting is lovely.