Our History

History

Dynion Mwyn, which means “The Fair Men” in Welsh, is a religious tradition that claims its roots in Welsh and Pictish religious sources, as well as Druidic and witchcraft magical practices. The tradition’s history is said to have evolved from an oral Faerie Tradition, with its priesthood tracing back to Welsh Druidism, Pictish witchcraft, and Etruscan culture.

The modern revival of Dynion Mwyn began in the 1950s and 1960s, led by Taliesin einion Vawr, who combined elements of various traditions such as Pictish Witchcraft, Druidry teachings, and Etruscan religious rituals. The tradition was further spread to the United States by William Wheeler III, who was initiated into the Welsh Tribe of Dynion Mwyn in 1961.

Dynion Mwyn has since grown into an international religious movement, with branches in the United States and other countries. The tradition emphasizes an enriched inward vision and embraces the total human experience from birth to death and beyond3.

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Bill Wheeler

William Wheeler III, also known as Rhuddlwm Gawr, played a significant role in the revival and spread of the Dynion Mwyn tradition. In the summer of 1965, he met his future teacher, Sarah Llewellyn, on the Isle of Majorca, Spain. The following year, he was initiated into the Welsh Tribe of Dynion Mwyn by Taliesin einion Vawr near Betws-y-Coed in North Wales.

After returning to the United States, Wheeler began teaching a Witchcraft class in a small bookstore in Houston. In 1967, he established the Coven of Y Tylwyth Teg of Dynion Mwyn, which later became “The Church of Y Tylwyth Teg in America”. This group played a pivotal role in spreading the teachings of Dynion Mwyn across the United States, establishing sister covens in various states.