'Rhiannon Invents Badger in a Bag' is from the Rhiannon-Epona sequence of poems. It outlines the tricksterish element to the legendary figure/ goddess and reimagines key scenes found in the Welsh classic The Mabinogion.
See also a useful summary of the Rhiannon legend/myth up at the 'Goddess Gift' site. Likewise, it is worth listeniing to/watching this brilliant performance of Fleetwood Mac's retelling of the story on stage in 1976 - go to Rhiannon (song) by Fleetwood Mac.
Another very interesting poem in your extremely well written story. Although I don't remember Rhiannon changing to Vivianne in the Arthurian cycle, it's believable in that many Celtic mythological archetypes have similar attributes. I have really enjoyed reading your work Ian. Bob
Not having been well read in the original, I find it difficult to follow in your, apparently, epic poem describing the mythical story. I have heard of the sorcerer, Merlin, but have read little of the original work of the likes of Chaucer.
The ancient kings of Whitehawk were all too aware of the temptation of magic. They could feel its threat, a presence in their courts, a serpent slithering at their feet, even entering into their beds.
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Ron
enjoyed the read, well said