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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- # Join us for a trip back in time, - join us on our journey
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- # Where famous Welsh people - once lived
0:00:11 > 0:00:12- # Famous and renowned
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- # Evan James and James James
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- # Guto Nyth Bran
0:00:24 > 0:00:25- # Mari Jones
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- # The girl from Cefn Ydfa
0:00:29 > 0:00:31- # Saint Dwynwen
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- # Saint David
0:00:34 > 0:00:36- # Macsen Wledig and Elen #
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- Hello, and welcome - to Enwog O Fri, Ardal Ni.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- And welcome to our school.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- "But where in Wales is Maesincla?" - I hear you ask.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- It's situated - in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- We call people who - come from Caernarfon Cofis Dre'.
0:01:05 > 0:01:10- I'm a Cofi Dre' too, but lots of - visitors come here over the summer.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- Caernarfon is famous for its castle.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- It's famous for its views too.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- A famous legend - is associated with our area too.
0:01:31 > 0:01:37- It's a tale from 2,000 years ago - when Caernarfon was very different.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- A Cofi Dre' like me - features in the story.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- A Caernarfon girl - by the name of Elen.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- And a powerful Roman - called Macsen Wledig.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- Come with us to hear the story.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- Join us as we travel back in time.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- Our story begins in Rome...
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- ..where an important emperor lived.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- His name was Macsen Wledig.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- Buongiorno. A good day to you all.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16- I'm Macsen Wledig.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- I'm a powerful man.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- I'm a brave man.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- And I'm an important man.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Yes, an emperor, which means - that I, and no-one else...
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- ..rule over the entire Roman empire.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- One day at midday...
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- ..when the sun - was high in the sky...
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- ..Macsen Wledig was feeling sleepy.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- He'd been hunting - all morning with his army.
0:02:54 > 0:02:55- Stop!
0:02:56 > 0:02:58- Why is the sun so hot?
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- An important emperor like me - needs his sleep.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- Lay down a golden shield for me - so that I may use it as a pillow.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- Of course, Macsen Wledig.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- Anything for you. Anything.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- Once the golden shield - was placed on the floor...
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- ..Macsen lay down his head - and fell into a deep slumber.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- He started dreaming.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- Macsen Wledig - had a very strange dream.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- Ooh! How strange!
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- THEY LAUGH
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- He dreamt he was walking - on the banks of a river...
0:03:39 > 0:03:41- ..which had a wide estuary.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- On the opposite side of the river, - he saw green meadows.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- He dreamt - that he'd seen tall mountains.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Macsen Wledig carried on walking - further and further in his dream.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- Well, well!
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- He crossed a bridge.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- In front of him - stood a fort made of stone.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- He walked towards the fort...
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- ..and came to an enormous door.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- "What was behind the door?" - he wondered?
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- He entered the fort.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- Once inside, he saw a great wonder.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- There, in a large room...
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- ..was an old man - carving a block of wood...
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- ..and two brothers...
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- ..deep in concentration - playing chess.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- Is it my turn now?
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- Is it my turn now?- - Yes. Hurry up.
0:04:47 > 0:04:53- Suddenly he noticed a girl - the - most beautiful girl he'd ever seen.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- The girl of his dreams.
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- I'm gorgeous, aren't I?
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- I'm gorgeous, aren't I?- - I'd like to have hair like yours.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- I'd like to look like you.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- Thank you, honey.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Thank you, honey.- - Macsen was completely bowled over.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- He couldn't take his eyes off her. - He walked towards her.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- He stepped forward to embrace her.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- But Macsen suddenly woke up.
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- He was so disappointed - that it had all been a dream.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- From then on, Macsen was lovesick.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Oh, no, I've woken up!
0:05:35 > 0:05:36- Shoo!
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- Leave me alone!
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- I want to sleep!
0:05:46 > 0:05:50- He didn't want to eat, - hunt, or enjoy himself...
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- ..since he was - hopelessly in love with the girl.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- I saw her, the girl of my dreams.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- You must travel - the world to find her.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- I can't live without her.
0:06:02 > 0:06:07- But how will we know - she's the girl of your dreams?
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- It will be obvious, - now go and search for her at once!
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- ..off they went to search
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- His servants found pretty girls - from around the world.
0:06:19 > 0:06:20- No!
0:06:21 > 0:06:26- But not one of them was the girl - that Macsen had seen in his dream.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- No, no, no! - This just isn't good enough.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Here's a picture of her. - Go and find her.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- After two years of travelling - the world in search of the girl...
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- ..at last they had found her.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- Who are you and why are you here?
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- Buongiorno.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- Buongiorno.- - What? Speak Welsh, please.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08- Good day to you.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- I've a special message - from an important man.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- You must come with us at once.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- The Emperor of Rome - wishes to marry you.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- You will be the Empress of Rome.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- What are you talking about? - Is this a joke?
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- No. - The boss of Rome wants to marry you.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- I don't care who he is. - The question is, will I like him?
0:07:37 > 0:07:39- He can come in person - if he wants to see me.
0:07:40 > 0:07:41- Ooh!
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- I'm getting my hair done tomorrow.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- What's your name?
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- What's your name?- - ELEN. Elen.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- But, Elen, the emperor insists!
0:07:52 > 0:07:57- And I insist that he comes here, so - head back to wherever you came from.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- Rome!
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- Rome!- - Yes, there. Bye, lads.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Yes, Macsen, - the most important man in Rome...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- ..came to Wales to meet Elen.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19- And exactly like his dream, - he walked along the riverbank...
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- ..crossed the bridge...
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- ..and came to a fort made of stone.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- He walked, full of hope, - to the enormous door...
0:08:29 > 0:08:35- ..knowing that he would - finally see the girl of his dreams.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- Once inside, he saw a large room...
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- ..and the old man - carving a block of wood.
0:08:45 > 0:08:51- The two brothers were deep - in concentration, playing chess.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- Is it my turn now?
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- Is it my turn now?- - Yes, hurry up.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- And then he saw her.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- Elen, the prettiest girl - he had ever seen.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- Elen, you are the girl of my dreams. - I'm Macsen Wledig.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- I'd like you to be my wife.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- Hello. - You must've travelled a long way.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- What would you like? - I'll give you anything you want.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- Within reason!
0:09:23 > 0:09:29- Hm, well, I'd like you to build - one, two, three large forts.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- I want one here in Caernarfon.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- We could live in style together. - Is that OK?
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- Yes. What a great idea, Elen. - We'll call the place Segontium.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- OK. Let's get married.
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- And yes, Macsen Wledig, - Rome's most powerful emperor...
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- ..married Elen.
0:09:55 > 0:10:00- Elen and Macsen were famous - throughout the Roman Empire.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- It's a great story, isn't it?
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- Here we are in Segontium, - at the ruins...
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- ..of the fort Macsen built for Elen.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13- I wonder what they'd think...
0:10:13 > 0:10:17- ..if they knew - that we still remember them?
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- Dreams can come true, - as long as you believe.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- # Yes, Macsen Wledig
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- # Is your name
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- # Emperor of Rome
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- # With fortune and fame
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- # After hunting on your steed
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- # You had a dream
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- # A strange one, indeed
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- # You saw a mountain
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- # You crossed the seas
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- # Elen appeared to you
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- # In this vivid dream
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- # So beautiful
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- # And fair was she
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- # Yes, this was the girl
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- # Of your dreams
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- # You came to Wales
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- # To seek her out
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- # Yes, this was the girl
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- # Of your dreams
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- # Whatever you want, Elen, - I'll give to thee
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- # I'd like a fort
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- # Not one, but three
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- # It's an ancient tale
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- # From long ago
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- # When Macsen travelled
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- # To Wales from afar
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- # We will always remember
0:11:50 > 0:11:56- # That Elen and Macsen - were famous throughout the world #
0:11:57 > 0:11:57- .