Bendith y Mamau: Polite Name for Welsh Fairies | Mythical Shorts

Описание: Bendith y Mamau (“mothers' blessing”) is a Welsh euphemism for the Tylwyth Teg fairies, especially in southern Wales, used like calling the Furies “the Kindly Ones” to avoid offending these unpredictable trooping folk. Despite the flattering name, they steal beautiful children for changelings (crimbils) out of envy, ride horses in processions, and demand milk offerings, but some tales show them treating stolen kids well or returning them years later.
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⏱ Quick hits:

Name reflects weaponized politeness: speak well of them and maybe they stay friendly; insult them and risk crop failure or child theft.
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Often described as ugly, stunted goblins who envy human beauty, substituting their own sickly offspring for healthy babies.
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Like other Tylwyth Teg, they dance in rings, visit homes for milk, and can bless with prosperity—or curse with bad luck if disrespected.
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Some kinder stories say they protect or educate stolen children in music before returning them, showing their dual nature.
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Proves Welsh folklore's power of words: branding mischievous fairies as a “blessing” might just make them act the part sometimes.
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