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Elias Owen
A Welsh cleric and antiquarian, he helped preserve the stories, beliefs, and local traditions of North Wales in a way that still feels vivid today. His best-known work, Welsh Folk-Lore, gathers folk tales and legends that might otherwise have been lost.
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About the author
Born on December 2, 1833, Elias Owen was a Welsh cleric, antiquarian, and writer with a deep interest in the history and traditions of his country. He is especially remembered for recording Welsh folklore at a time when many old stories were still being passed on by word of mouth.
His best-known book, Welsh Folk-Lore, grew out of prize-winning work for the National Eisteddfod and was later expanded for publication. Alongside folklore, he also wrote about subjects such as old stone crosses and other parts of Welsh local history, showing the same care for preserving the past.
Owen died on May 19, 1899. His writing remains valuable not only for readers who enjoy myths and legends, but also for anyone curious about everyday beliefs, customs, and storytelling in 19th-century Wales.