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✨ She has also become a popular neo-pagan goddess of love invoked for beauty, domestic happiness, and of course true love. She may be petitioned to protect against disaster and humiliation.
Rhiannon was found guilty of infanticide and as punishment Pwyll ordered her to wait at his gate and tell everyone who arrived her story then carry them to court on her back like a horse. Pwyll, Lord of the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed, was riding when he saw before him a gorgeous woman dressed in gold, slowly and regally riding a big, beautiful white mare.
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Rhiannon is a prominent figure in Welsh mythology, mother to the Demetian hero Pryderi and wife to Pwyll. Upon ascending the magical mound of Gorsedd Arberth, the Demetian king Pwyll witnesses the arrival of Rhiannon, appearing to them as a beautiful woman dressed in gold silk brocade and riding a shining white horse.
Under the advice of his noblemen, Pwyll and Rhiannon attempt to supply an heir to the kingdom and eventually a boy is born. However, on the night of his birth, he disappears while in the care of six of Rhiannon's ladies-in-waiting. To avoid the king's wrath, the ladies smear dog's blood onto a sleeping Rhiannon, claiming that she had committed infanticide and cannibalism through eating and "destroying" her child. Rhiannon is forced to do penance for her crime.
The Mabinogi do not present Rhiannon as anything other than human. Scholars of mythology have nevertheless speculated that Rhiannon may euhemerize* an earlier goddess of Celtic polytheism. Similar euhemerisms of pre-Christian deities can be found in other medieval Celtic literature, when Christian scribes and redactors may have felt uncomfortable writing about the powers of pagan gods.
According to Miranda Jane Green, "Rhiannon conforms to two archetypes of myth - a gracious, bountiful queen-goddess; and as the 'wronged wife', falsely accused of killing her son."
Now, on to the song:Nicks discovered Rhiannon through a novel called Triad, by Mary Leader. The novel is about a woman named Branwen, who is possessed by another woman named Rhiannon. There is mention of the Welsh legend of Rhiannon in the novel, but the characters in the novel bear little resemblance to their original Welsh namesakes. Nicks bought the novel in an airport just before a long flight and thought the name was so pretty that she wanted to write something about a girl named Rhiannon. After writing the song, Nicks learned that Rhiannon originated from a Welsh goddess, and was amazed that the haunting song lyrics applied to the Welsh Rhiannon as well. Nicks avoided wearing black clothing for "about two years" in an effort to distance herself from the witchcraft and dark arts associations surrounding her as a result of the lyrics to "Rhiannon" giving fans the wrong impression.
This post was prompted by my recent viewing (and recording) of the VH1 Behind the Music Remastered segment on Fleetwood Mac:
For an embed of the song itself, I'll use the version recently posted at BoingBoing, a live performance from 1976 which is way better than the shorter, more controlled and nuanced, studio version:
* "Euhemerize" was a new word to me, explained here.
Some speculate that she is the daughter of Arawn, Lord of Annwn, friend and ally of Pwyll. Rhiannon’s powerful associations with horses have led to associations with Epona, a Celtic horse goddess, none of whose mythology currently survives. Rhiannon also resembles Macha, another beautiful queen, humiliated and forced to assume a horse’s role. (Horses were worshipped in the ancient British Isles. These myths may also protest degradation of horses, no longer treated as sacred oracles but forced to labor.)
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Reviews for "Experience the Whimsical Charm of Magical View Hostel in Londonderry VT"
1. Lisa - 1/5 stars - I had such high hopes for Magical View Hostel in Londonderry, but it turned out to be a major disappointment. The view outside was indeed stunning, but the inside of the hostel was a nightmare. The rooms were cramped and dirty, with outdated furniture and stained bedding. The shared bathrooms were hardly clean, and I even found a cockroach crawling on the floor. The staff were unfriendly and unhelpful, and didn't seem to care about the state of the hostel. I would not recommend staying here unless you have no other options.
2. John - 2/5 stars - While the location of Magical View Hostel is great, the actual accommodations left much to be desired. The rooms were poorly maintained, with peeling wallpaper and broken furniture. The noise from other guests was unbearable, and the thin walls did nothing to block it out. The bathrooms were often dirty and lacked basic amenities like soap and toilet paper. The overall atmosphere of the hostel was also quite unwelcoming. I didn't feel comfortable or safe during my stay here, and it definitely put a damper on my trip. There are definitely better options for accommodation in the area.
3. Sarah - 1/5 stars - I regret ever booking a stay at Magical View Hostel. The place was a complete disaster. The rooms were small and smelled musty, the beds were uncomfortable, and there were bugs crawling around. The shared bathrooms were absolutely gross, and I couldn't wait to get out of there. The staff were disinterested and unhelpful, and I felt like I was inconveniencing them with any request. The whole experience was just unpleasant, and I would strongly advise against staying here. Save your money and find a nicer place to stay in Londonderry.