Greek mythology is another well-known source of giant lore. The Titans, primordial giants, ruled the Earth before the gods of Olympus overthrew them in the famous Titanomachy.Similarly, Norse ...

Maes Gwyddneu became a Welsh folktale – a “land the sea overran,” according to a 12th century manuscript quoted in the study. But folklore no more, Haslett and Willis argue in their study.

Lost islands cited in Welsh folklore and poetry are plausible: New study of coastal geography and a medieval map. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 ...