The tiny, scenic village of Beddgelert holds a tragic story of faithfulness betrayed. According to legend, Prince Llewelyn the Great arrived home from battle to find his children missing. His hound, Gelert, bounded up to greet him with a mouth dripping with blood. Fearing the worst and furious with the animal, he slew it on the spot. Later, he discovered his children safe beside the body of a wolf that had been killed by Gelert, protecting the children.
A stone just outside of Beddgelert is said to be the tomb of the brave and faithful dog.