NeuKelte, German 
#Celtic #FolkloreThursday: #fidchell was called #gwyddbwyll by the #Welsh (#Cymric gwydd
knowledge, -pwyllmind:wood-mind). This game was one of the 13 treasures of Britain guarded by #Merlin. It belonged to Gwenddolau, the son of Ceidio, and was a precursor of the modern game of chess. When the silver and crystal pieces were placed correctly, they played by themselves on the golden board.
Sources: Helmut Birkhan#Kelten
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteen_Treasures_of_the_Island_of_BritainRT @druidtombraider
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