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The Story of Gelert

Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales (map)

A man's best friend is his dog. Prince Llywelyn always considered his best friend to be his faithful hound, Gelert. At least, he thought so, until the fateful night he went out hunting and left his precious son in the care of Gelert.

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2nd December 2011

Synopses of the Story of Gelert
These are synopses from a variety of students who were trying to give a flavour of what the story is about.

1st August 2010

The Story of Gelert
An animated version of The Story of Gelert made by Abi Joachim at a summer school run by Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University

1st August 2010

The Story of Gelert
An animated version of the Story of Gelert made by Kate O'Kelly at a summer school run by Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University

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Name: Fiona	6th April 2014
I've used this myth for my homework and it is brill!

Name: Sophie Griffiths	25th March 2014
aww xx saaad ;(

Name: Isabelle	9th February 2014
this IS A TRUE STORY!My mums' been to his grave. Its really really really sad,though!:( xxx

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