'Rhiannon Invents Badger in a Bag' is from the Rhiannon-Epona sequence of poems. It outlines the tricksterish element to the legendary figure/ goddess and reimagines key scenes found in the Welsh classic The Mabinogion.
See also a useful summary of the Rhiannon legend/myth up at the 'Goddess Gift' site. Likewise, it is worth listeniing to/watching this brilliant performance of Fleetwood Mac's retelling of the story on stage in 1976 - go to Rhiannon (song) by Fleetwood Mac.
Another very interesting poem in your extremely well written story. Although I don't remember Rhiannon changing to Vivianne in the Arthurian cycle, it's believable in that many Celtic mythological archetypes have similar attributes. I have really enjoyed reading your work Ian. Bob
Not having been well read in the original, I find it difficult to follow in your, apparently, epic poem describing the mythical story. I have heard of the sorcerer, Merlin, but have read little of the original work of the likes of Chaucer.
After finding a map on a grueling hunt, Vanx and his new companions decide to travel deep into the Bitterpeaks, where a fabled hoar witch's crystal palace supposedly sits hidden in a valley called Saint Elm's Deep.
BOOK I of THE JADE OWL LEGACY SERIES: An out of work Chinese History Professor crosses paths with a young scamp in San Francisco and becomes part of a quest for a lost and dangerous Chinese relic.
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Ron
enjoyed the read, well said