Did you know that fairies ride corgis into battle? The tales of these creatures in Welsh folklore go back centuries. The corgi was a highly prized animal, and was even given Welsh names! The dog had harness and saddle marks behind its shoulders, and shepherds knew that fairies rode on its back on Midsummer’s Eve. Whether this tale is true or not is a matter of opinion.
Interestingly, the dogs also served as a useful weapon in battle. Fairies often rode corgis as steeds, as they were quick and strong enough to take on a lot of magical fire. One time, two Tylwyth Teg fairies died during a battle, and the King of the fairies fell off his corgi. Despite his pity, the fairies defended the use of these dogs to fight.
In ancient Wales, the legend of fairies riding corgis into battle goes back to when the creatures were living in harmony with the woodlands. Because fairies were unable to fly long distances, they needed a companion to help them travel. This companion was the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The corgi was so loyal and kind to fairies that it was the perfect animal for the job. The corgis soon became beloved by the people of Wales.
According to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, the ancestry of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi goes back to the 10th century. The dog is believed to be an ancestor of Pomeranian and Schipperke, and was a steed of fairy warriors. In addition to these mythical traits, this breed has the unique markings of a fairy saddle.
The Welsh Corgi is also the “enchanted” dog of the Fay. Fairies and elves used them as steeds and pulled carriages. At night, they slipped away into the enchanting Welsh hills. Today, you can still spot a faint fairy saddle and harness marks on these horses. This is an amazing sight to behold. In addition to a fairy-worthy animal, the miniature Corgi is a charming garden companion.
Welsh legend has it that Corgis served as the servants of the fairies. The Welsh believed that Corgis helped the fairies to drive their carts and herd cattle. The Welsh Corgi served as a guard for the fairies, and was known as a faithful servant of the fairies. Two fairy tribes used to ride the corgis into battle. But now the tales are not so believable.
The royal family had a corgi named Susan, and every corgi owned by the Queen from age 18 to the last year was a descendant of her. In fact, fourteen generations of corgis descend from her. Her royal corgi even accompanied the Queen on her honeymoon with Prince Philip. Interestingly enough, the word cor in Welsh is “dwarf” and gi means “dog.”
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