Dragon or monster
The Gwiber of Penmachno
Penmachno, Conwy
A gwiber, a winged viper, terrorised the valley around Penmachno. A young man asked a wise man how he would die.
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- When
- Legend
- Where
- 53.0400, -3.8100
- Group
- Dragons & monsters
Visiting
Penmachno is a quiet village in the hills south of Betws-y-Coed.
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