The legend of  Beddgelert  by beryl

The legend of Beddgelert

The legend goes as written on the memory stone of local slate --
In the 13 Century - Llywelyn, Prince of North Wales had a palace in Beddgelert . One day he went hunting without Gelert his faithful hound -who was unaccountably absent .On Llywelyn's return the truant stained and smeared with blood ,joyfully sprang to meet pis master. The Prince alarmed, hastened to find his son and saw the infant's cot empty , the bedclothes and floor covered in blood . The frantic father plunged his sword into the hound's side thinking he hd killed his son and heir. The dog's dying yell was answered by the child's cry. Llywelyn searched and discovered his boy unharmed ,but nearby lay the body of a mighty wolf, which Gilbert ,his faithfull hound had killed .The Prince full of remose is said to have never smiled again. He buried Gelert here -- the spot is called Beddgelert .

As a child the story always saddened me so much I would cry and to this day the Legend still makes me sad.

Beautiful collage
August 3rd, 2014  
Oh, now I've heard this story somewhere before, can't think where.
Nice montage. I like how your photos show the overview of the site and then go to the specifics and details.
August 3rd, 2014  
Really interesting collage but a sad story.
August 3rd, 2014  
Oh dear a sad story for sure........interesting reading this & a lovely grave to see so they can relate to the story.
August 3rd, 2014  
I've heard this somewhere before too and can imagine how sad t would have made you feel as a child. Interesting and a nice collage to represent the story.
August 3rd, 2014  
A super collage,and wonderful story:-)
August 3rd, 2014  
A very nice collage, it really workds!
August 3rd, 2014  
Super collage and great legend.
August 3rd, 2014  
A sad story with a meaning " don't jump to conclusions. " A lovely collage depicting the legend is that a wishing well I can see?
August 3rd, 2014  
A great collage of nice/beautiful pic.`s by an interesting sad historical tale
August 3rd, 2014  
I remember reading Gelert as a child. How things come back
August 3rd, 2014  
What a fascinating story!
August 3rd, 2014  
What a wonderful story, and great photos to go with it.
August 4th, 2014  
Lovely collage...and such a bitter sweet story!
August 4th, 2014  
Wow, I hope it is just a fable
August 4th, 2014  
What a very very very sad story!! I hope the dog really led a wonderful life and this is just a long ago myth. Well captured in the collage.
August 4th, 2014  
What a sad tale! Lovely collage though.
August 4th, 2014  
Oh dear I knew this shot was coming, get out the tissues. A wonderful collage and such a sad story. You have done Gelert proud with this tribute.
August 4th, 2014  
A shot with very interesting content...might pinch those dogs for my sculpture month!
August 4th, 2014  
@pistonbroke --If you are stuck --you may with pleasure -but I do not know the sculptor -- by the way I enjoy the your series !!
August 4th, 2014  
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