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'Tylwyth Teg.'--'The Tylwyth Teg were considered a very small people, fond of dancing, especially on moonlight…

Date of account: Published 1911
Source: The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries
Reference: The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries · selected passage 237
Rights: public_domain
Language: English with translated testimony
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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'Tylwyth Teg.'--'The Tylwyth Teg were considered a very small people, fond of dancing, especially on moonlight nights

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_'Tylwyth Teg_.'--'The _Tylwyth Teg_ were considered a very small people, fond of dancing, especially on moonlight nights. They often came to houses after the family were abed; and if milk was left for them, they would leave money in return; but if not treated kindly they were revengeful. The changeling idea was common: the mother coming home would find an ugly changeling in the cradle. Sometimes the mother would consult the _Dynion Hysbys_, or "Wise Men" as to how to get her babe back. As a rule, treating the fairy babe roughly and then throwing it into a river would cause the fairy who made the change to appear and restore the real child in return for the changeling.'

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