Trefriw is no stranger to history. A major Roman road (Sarn Helen) ran southwards through Trefriw from the fort at Caerhun (between Trefriw and Conwy) to the fort at Tomen-y-mur (near Trawsfynydd), and beyond, ultimately reaching Moridunum at Carmarthen. It is likely that there were in fact two roads passing through the Trefriw area, a valley route, and a higher mountain route which went on to link to the smaller forts at Caer Llugwy (near Capel Curig) and Pen-y-gwryd, near Snowdon. The actual lines of these roads through Trefriw can ...

See also:

Trefriw, Trefriw - History, Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants, Trefriw - The Healthiest Place in Wales, Trefriw - Fairies, Trefriw - A Tourist Destination, Trefriw - Floods, Trefriw - In Literature, Trefriw - Name Origins & Population, Trefriw - In the record books, Trefriw - Quotes, Trefriw - Further Information

Read more here: » Trefriw: Encyclopedia II - Trefriw - History

Thomas Wiliems (1545 or 1546 - 1622?) - referred to above in connection with the Gunpowder Plot. A full biography can be found here. Ieuan Glan Geirionydd, a hymn writer, was born in Trefriw in 1795. He had bad health - possibly a reason as to why his hymns are rather sad and deep. he died in 1855 and is buried in the cemetery. The oldest house in Trefriw is reputed to be Gwyndy Cottage, but there are two cottages on the village street which have plaques and dates going back to the 18th century. One of them is called "Tan yr Yw ...

See also:

Trefriw, Trefriw - History, Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants, Trefriw - The Healthiest Place in Wales, Trefriw - Fairies, Trefriw - A Tourist Destination, Trefriw - Floods, Trefriw - In Literature, Trefriw - Name Origins & Population, Trefriw - In the record books, Trefriw - Quotes, Trefriw - Further Information

Read more here: » Trefriw: Encyclopedia II - Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants

Trefriw today is a tourist destination. By car it is only a 10 minute drive to Betws-y-coed, and within 30 minutes drivers can reach either the coast or the mountains. The village is set in a landscape of hills, forests and lakes. Today the village has two pubs and a hotel and there is other B&B accommodation locally. Many visitors come to walk in the area (see the "Trefriw Trails" link below) or to start here for longer walks into the Gwydir Forest, or the Carneddau mountains. The lakes of Geirionydd and Crafnant can be easily reached on foot, and "the (view along Llyn Crafnant) is one of the most breathtaking v ...

See also:

Trefriw, Trefriw - History, Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants, Trefriw - The Healthiest Place in Wales, Trefriw - Fairies, Trefriw - A Tourist Destination, Trefriw - Floods, Trefriw - In Literature, Trefriw - Name Origins & Population, Trefriw - In the record books, Trefriw - Quotes, Trefriw - Further Information

Read more here: » Trefriw: Encyclopedia II - Trefriw - A Tourist Destination

Floods have always been part of Trefriw's history (being located on the eage of the flood plain of Afon Conwy. On various occasions in the 20th century defences have been built and improved, including the partial diverting of the Afon Crafnant, which itself carries a lot of water from the Crafnant catchment area. Trefriw recently made national news when, in February 2004, following a period of prolonged rain in the mountain catchment areas of the river Conwy and its tributaries, the village was largely cut off by floods for 3 days, an ...

See also:

Trefriw, Trefriw - History, Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants, Trefriw - The Healthiest Place in Wales, Trefriw - Fairies, Trefriw - A Tourist Destination, Trefriw - Floods, Trefriw - In Literature, Trefriw - Name Origins & Population, Trefriw - In the record books, Trefriw - Quotes, Trefriw - Further Information

Read more here: » Trefriw: Encyclopedia II - Trefriw - Floods

In 1879 Morris Jones wrote "Hanes Trefriw, fel y bu ac fel y mae, Disgrifiad Cryno o'r Aral a'r Trigolion" (A history of Trefriw, then and now, a short description of the area and its inhabitants) Published by W.J. Roberts, Heol Watling, Llanrwst. This book is in Welsh. In 1993 Gomer Press published published a short historical novel for children by Gweneth Lilly, titled "Treason at Trefriw". (see the reference above) On a less factual note, Trefriw was the birthplace of Brother Cadfael, the fictional detective in a seri ...

See also:

Trefriw, Trefriw - History, Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants, Trefriw - The Healthiest Place in Wales, Trefriw - Fairies, Trefriw - A Tourist Destination, Trefriw - Floods, Trefriw - In Literature, Trefriw - Name Origins & Population, Trefriw - In the record books, Trefriw - Quotes, Trefriw - Further Information

Read more here: » Trefriw: Encyclopedia II - Trefriw - In Literature

Fairy

• To dream of a fairy, is a favorable omen to all classes, as it is always a scene with a beautiful face portrayed as a happy child, or woman.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Fairy, Meaning of Dreams about Fairy, Dream Interpretation Fairy)

Dream Interpretation Fairy

Dreaming of a fairy is a good omen predicting good luck in personal life and wish-fulfilment. Sometimes it means a possible engagement for single people. If a fairy in your dream is sad, it denotes possible losses in love and money.

Source: Dream-Land, http://www.dream-land.info

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Fairy, Meaning of Dreams about Fairy, Dream Interpretation Fairy)

Fairy:

Reassurance that your dearest dreams will come true. It doesn't matter if the fairy appeared in the form of an elf, a pixie, a leprechaun, a garden-variety fairy, or a specific fairy like Ozma of Oz, this is a very positive dream and portends great happiness.

Source: Astrocenter, http://astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/DreamDictionary.aspx

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Fairy, Meaning of Dreams about Fairy, Dream Interpretation Fairy)

Over the years, the following quotes have been made about Trefriw - "Trefriw is a large village, pleasantly situated under the tree-clad hills on the Western side of the Conwy River .... It is in the midst of romantic scenery and is a favourite resort of those requiring quiet quarters ...." [Ward Lock's Red Guide, 1975] "The village itself .... is seen to greater advantage from the eastern side of the valley ... due chiefly to the graceful curve of the Crafnant Valley, which forms a charming background to the picture." [Baddeley, "North Wales", 1950's] "(Trefriw is a) genteel resort for discerning sybarit ...

See also:

Trefriw, Trefriw - History, Trefriw - Famous Inhabitants, Trefriw - The Healthiest Place in Wales, Trefriw - Fairies, Trefriw - A Tourist Destination, Trefriw - Floods, Trefriw - In Literature, Trefriw - Name Origins & Population, Trefriw - In the record books, Trefriw - Quotes, Trefriw - Further Information

Read more here: » Trefriw: Encyclopedia II - Trefriw - Quotes

It is often claimed that the term originally referred to the maximum size of a stick with which it was permissible for a man to beat his wife. This claim has been debunked, for instance by Christina Hoff Sommers in her book Who Stole Feminism? (1994 ISBN 0684801566). In particular Sommers notes that there is no mention of this in the legal commentaries of William Blackstone. The popular etymology of the expression or its urban legend may have received a boost in the following quote from Del Martin of the National Organization f ...

See also:

Rule of thumb, Rule of thumb - Myths about origins of term, Rule of thumb - Examples

Read more here: » Rule of thumb: Encyclopedia II - Rule of thumb - Myths about origins of term

Titles in alphabetical order. Note: Some depictions were made before the space elevator concept became known. Space elevator - Novels and Fairy tales. 3001: The Final Odyssey, novel by Arthur C. Clarke Assassin Gambit, novel by William Forstchen. Chasm City, a novel by Alastair Reynolds Feersum Endjinn, novel by Iain M. Banks Foreigner, novel by Robert J. Sawyer Friday, novel by Robert A. Heinlein Hothouse, novel by Brian Aldiss. J ...

See also:

Space elevator, Space elevator - Orbital tethers, Space elevator - Physics and structure, Space elevator - Base station, Space elevator - Cable, Space elevator - Climbers, Space elevator - Counterweight, Space elevator - Launching into outer space, Space elevator - Extraterrestrial elevators, Space elevator - Construction, Space elevator - Traditional way, Space elevator - Brad Edwards' proposal, Space elevator - Other designs, Space elevator - Failure modes and safety issues, Space elevator - Satellites, Space elevator - Meteoroids and micrometeorites, Space elevator - Corrosion, Space elevator - Weather, Space elevator - Sabotage, Space elevator - Vibrational harmonics, Space elevator - In the event of failure, Space elevator - Van Allen Belts, Space elevator - Economics, Space elevator - Political issues, Space elevator - History, Space elevator - Fiction, Space elevator - Novels and Fairy tales, Space elevator - Anime Comics and Manga, Space elevator - Videogames, Space elevator - Movies and TV series, Space elevator - Others

Read more here: » Space elevator: Encyclopedia II - Space elevator - Fiction

Fairy

These mystical, magical creatures are a part of European, Roman and Greek folklore. They are known for their fickle nature, for their ability to grant wishes and for their whims of trickery. Fairies have a capacity for malice, their tools are wands and rings and they can generally be found in groups of three. The idea of three fairies is at times interpreted as representing childhood, adulthood and old age, or birth, life and death. Fairies may be called the "mistresses of magic" and they may symbolize the extraordinary powers of the human spirit and our fundamental capacity of imagination. Alternatively, we may want to hold on to beliefs in magical powers that will save us from ourselves. In order to be well-adjusted human beings, we need to adapt to our environment and accept our limitations. The fairy in your dream may be interpreted according to the details of the dream and according to your current issues or developmental dilemmas. Is the fairy in your dream giving you hope by encouraging you to be creative and resourceful, or is she playing tricks on you and perpetuating your desire to be saved by magic?

Source: Dream Lover Incorporated, http://www.dreamloverinc.com

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Fairy, Meaning of Dreams about Fairy, Dream Interpretation Fairy)

Fairy Dream Symbols:

(Source: Myths - Dreams - Symbols)

Related pages: Dream Symbols, Dream Interpretation, Dream Symbol Fairy, Dream Dictionary Fairy, Meaning of dreams about Fairy, Dream Interpretation Fairy, Dream Analysis Fairy, Dreaming of Fairy

Fairy, Mansdream, Anima, Woman's dream, Enrichment, Faires, Faeries

For more dictionary entries, see » Fairy Dictionary

William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream deals extensively with the subject of fairy-folk and their interaction with a group of amateur theatrical players. This work details the spell cast by the mischievous fairy Puck (at the behest of the fairy-king Oberon) on Oberon's wife Titania, who falls in love with the first mortal she casts eyes upon, the unfortunate Bottom, whom Puck ...

See also:

Fairy, Fairy - Nature, Fairy - Fairies in literature, Fairy - Fairies in visual arts, Fairy - Fairies in modern popular culture, Fairy - In Debates

Read more here: » Fairy: Encyclopedia II - Fairy - Fairies in literature

Artists such as Brian Froud, Alan Lee, Myrea Pettit, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, Cicely Mary Barker, Amy Brown and Peg Maltby have all created beautiful illustrations of fairies. Conversely, the Victorian painter Richard Dadd was responsible for some paintings of fairy-folk with an altogether more sinister and malign nature. Another notable Victorian painter of fairies was the artist and illustrator Arthur Rackham. Interest in fairy themed art in Britain enjoyed a brief renaissance following the Cottingley fairies photographs, and a number of artists turned to painting ...

See also:

Fairy, Fairy - Nature, Fairy - Fairies in literature, Fairy - Fairies in visual arts, Fairy - Fairies in modern popular culture, Fairy - In Debates

Read more here: » Fairy: Encyclopedia II - Fairy - Fairies in visual arts