Physicians of Myddfai

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Myth of the physicians of Myddfai

A telling of the myth of the physicians of Myddfai, showing plant remedies originating from Myddfai which would have been used in Tudor Wales. Also views of the area around the village.
From: Made in Wales Programme 4
First broadcast : 05 October 2001

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Tudors and Stuarts

Keywords : Physicians of Myddfai, Tudors, History of medicine, Welsh myths and legends,

Notes : The clip could be used to support a study of history of medical remedies. Explore the myth of the Physicians of Myddfai - investigate other famous Welsh myths, particularly near to the individual school.


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