S3E36: ”The Afanc”

In Season 3, Episode 36 of The Eldritch Estate, we discuss the history of a creature from Welsh mythology known as the afanc. Also called the avanc or addanc, this creature dwells in the water and is said to devour its victims whole. As well as discussing various tales of this mysterious cryptid, we also discuss other characters from Welsh mythology and folklore.

 

References: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afanc

https://genies.fandom.com/wiki/Addanc

https://testforbloggerandgadgets.blogspot.com/2014/03/mythical-creatures-in-welsh-folklore.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/myths_afanc.shtml#:~:text=A%20lake%20monster%20from%20Welsh,anyone%20who%20entered%20its%20waters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQwzzkqL_II