Forwarded from Celtic Folk and Culture
In Celtic and specifically Welsh tradition Bards were individuals trained in the art of storytelling and disseminating tribal wisdom. Among their tasks were to memorize countless tales, prose, poetry and songs. They then retained this information and knowledge and transmitted it via narration to the people.
Bards were highly regarded by the people and were seen as servants of the gods and keepers of spirit, culture and heritage.
One of the most famous Welsh Bards was Taliesin the boy who drank Cerridwen's potion. Taliesin was regarded as one of the greatest Bards and his poems contained prophecies and rich Welsh Lore. His poems also have many references to Cerridwen. The Bardic orders continued into Christian times.
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Bards were highly regarded by the people and were seen as servants of the gods and keepers of spirit, culture and heritage.
One of the most famous Welsh Bards was Taliesin the boy who drank Cerridwen's potion. Taliesin was regarded as one of the greatest Bards and his poems contained prophecies and rich Welsh Lore. His poems also have many references to Cerridwen. The Bardic orders continued into Christian times.
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#Cerridwen
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