Top 15 Taliesin Quotes

I have sat in the perilous seat Above Caer sidi. I shall continue to revolve Between the three elements.

I was instructor To the whole universe. I shall be until the judgement On the face of the Earth.

I was at the Cross With Mary Magdalene. I received the muse From Ceridwen's cauldron.

I was with the Lord In the manger of the ass. I upheld Moses Through the water of Jordan.

I was in Africa Before the building of Rome. I came here To the remnant of Troy.

I was patriarch To Elijah and Elijah. I was there at the crucifixion Of the merciful Mabon.

I was in the canon When Absalom was slain. I was in Llys Don Before the birth of Gwydion.

I was with my king In the heavens When Lucifer fell Into the deepest hell. I carried the banner Before Alexander. I know the names of the stars From the North to the South.

I was nine full months In the womb of Ceridwen. Before that I was Gwion, But now I am Taliesin.

I have come to salvage Elphin's honor and his freedom. Taliesin am I, primary chief bard to Elphin. Primary chief poet Am I to Elphin. And my native country Is the place of the Summer Stars. John the Divine Called me Merlin, But all future kings Shall call me Taliesin.

I have fled in the shape of a raven of prophetic speech, in the shape of a satirizing fox, in the shape of a sure swift, in the shape of a squirrel vainly hiding. I have fled in the shape of a red deer, in the shape of iron in a fierce fire, in the shape of a sword sowing death and disaster, in the shape of a bull, relentlessly struggling.

While I was held prisoner, sweet inspiration educated me and laws were imparted to me in a speech which had no words...

While I am watching over you, no great need will overcome you. be mindful of the name of the Trinity And none shall overcome you.

Elphin of noble generosity, Do not sorrow at your catch. Though I am weak on the floor of my basket, There are wonders on my tongue.

You must not grieve so heavily. Better are good than evil omens. though I am weak and small, Spumed with Dylan's wave, I shall be better for you Than three hundred shares of salmon.