The Story of Annwn — The Underworld of Welsh Mythology What if the afterlife wasn’t a place of fire and torment… but something hauntingly beautiful? In this cinematic deep-dive, we explore Annwn, the breathtaking and mysterious underworld of Welsh mythology — a land of eternal youth, forgotten gods, and soul-stirring beauty. But beneath its serene surface lies something strange, seductive, and possibly real... From the Greek Hades to the Egyptian Duat and Christian visions of Hell, we compare ancient beliefs about the afterlife — but it’s Wales that offers something truly otherworldly. And more terrifying because it’s so calm. You’ll learn: What Annwn really was — and why it defies every underworld stereotype How it connects to myths across cultures The story of the Black Cauldron, Pwyll, and the strange land beneath the Welsh hills How Disney, and even Stephen King were influenced by Welsh myth And whether the underworld could actually be real... What if the underworld is closer than we think?
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