Croeso / Welcome Welcome to Rhiannon's Web. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I created this website because my brain has never been very good at sticking to one subject. One minute I'm reading about Welsh mythology, the next I'm admiring birds in the garden, wondering how ancient civilisations shaped the world, or disappearing down another rabbit hole entirely. Somehow, it all connects... at least it does in my head! This isn't a business, a lecture, or a place th

🌿 A Name Through Time The dragon has been known by many names across history. To the Romans, it was draco—a symbol carried into battle on their standards, representing power and presence. But in Wales, it became something more. Not just a symbol… but an identity. Known as Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon endured beyond conquest and change, rooted in the land and its people. What others named, Wales claimed—and in doing so, gave it meaning that still lives on today. 🐉 🌿 The Re

Music has a way of reaching places words can-not. In its quiet rhythm and gentle flow, it can calm the mind, ease the heart, and carry us somewhere softer… somewhere safer. From ancient Celtic melodies to modern echoes of sound, music has always been a form of healing — a bridge between emotion and peace. Take a moment… breathe… and simply listen. 🌿 What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is the use of music to support mental, emotional, and even physical wellbeing. It’s not ju

The Psychology of Mythology When most people think of mythology, they think of gods, goddesses, magic, and fantastical tales. Yet I often find myself asking a different question. Were these stories simply entertainment, or were they an ancient attempt to understand the human mind and the world around them? The people who created these myths lived in a very different age. They had no psychologists, no science as we know it today, and no modern understanding of human behaviour.

Rhiannon is a central figure in Welsh mythology, best known from the Mabinogion. She is a mysterious and powerful woman often associated with horses, the Otherworld, and quiet authority. Rhiannon first appears as an otherworldly presence who cannot be caught when pursued, symbolising independence and control over her own path. She later chooses to marry Pwyll, showing that her power lies not in force, but in choice. Throughout her story, she endures false accusations and hard

Some paths are chosen, carried with quiet strength and certainty. Others are shaped by forces we never asked for. Yet whether we walk freely like Rhiannon… or learn to see in the dark like Blodeuwedd… we all find our way… in time. 🦉 Blodeuwedd – The Owl of Quiet Wisdom In the old tales of the The Mabinogion, there was once a woman named Blodeuwedd, created not from flesh, but from flowers—oak, broom, and meadow-sweet. She was beautiful and otherworldly, born of magic and

🌿 Celtic mythology is deeply rooted in the natural world, where every tree, river, and stone was believed to hold spirit and meaning. For the ancient Celts, nature was not separate from life—it was life itself, alive with unseen forces and divine presence. Forests were especially sacred. Druids, the spiritual leaders of Celtic societies, often held ceremonies in woodland groves, believing these places were gateways between worlds. Trees such as the oak, ash, and yew were rev

The World as One. From One World, to Many When Pangaea began to break apart around 200 million years ago, the continents slowly drifted into the positions we recognise today. Over millions of years, plants and animals adapted to their new environments, creating the incredible diversity of life we see across the globe. Africa became home to some of Earth's most iconic species, many of which now face an uncertain future. Explore Africa's Endangered Species → Nature's Pantry –

This to me is more than a map, its a feeling of movement of distance and time. My ancestors took these paths. They would have worn what the land allowed - wool against the cold, worn boots on rough ground, clothing shaped by weather more than choice. Their food was simple, taken from what could be grown gathered or caught - bread, broth, fish and whatever the seasons would give. They endured long journey's, uncertain paths and the quiet weight of change, carrying little more

A reminder that what matters most… is not what we have… but what we carry within. "Do the little things ... Pure Heart". 🌿 St David – Origins and Influence St David, the patron saint of Wales, is believed to have been born around c. 500 AD near St David’s in Pembrokeshire. He lived during a time when older, nature-based beliefs still existed alongside the early spread of Christianity. Rather than forcing change, he lived a life of simplicity and discipline… and people were d