The Glashtyn - Lisa Lennon

Original watercolour by Lisa Lennon

The Glashtyn is a mythical Manx shapeshifter, appearing either as a powerful water-horse or a hairy, clothed goblin. Said to guard hidden treasure and sometimes lure the unwary to a watery end, it is closely tied to storms, shorelines, and the restless sea. A creature of the island’s oldest tales, the Glashtyn embodies the wild and unpredictable magic of the Isle of Man.

He is presented here near Ballagorrey Methodist Chapel where he was rumoured to be lurking around in the field nearby.