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A fairy (sometimes seen as faery, faerie, or even fae; collectively wee folk) is a spirit or supernatural being that is found in the legends, folklore, and mythology of many different cultures. There are many definitions of what constitutes a fairy. Definitions sometimes describe them as any magical creature like a goblin or gnome, and at other times are described as a specific type of creature with short wings.The fairy, as in the specific creature, was said to have originated in Italy, where they were known as 'Fatae', stemming from the Latin 'Fata' (roughly 'Fate'). They then traveled to France where their name was corrupted to 'fees' and then to Britain where they were known as 'fays', which the countryfolk eventually changed into 'faeries'. Other ways to reference the faerie include the Little People, the Green Men, the Good Folk and the Lordly Ones.
They are generally portrayed as humanoid in their appearance and have supernatural abilities such as the ability to fly, cast spells and to influence or foresee the future. Although in modern culture they are often depicted as young, sometimes winged females of small stature. They originally were of a much different image. Either tall, angelic beings or short wizened trolls being some of the commonly mentioned fay. The small, gauzy-winged fairies that are commonly depicted today did not appear until the 1800s.
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| Anonymous | Fairy Origins- Beg to Differ | 3 | May 7 2012, 11:13 PM EDT by Lesionia | ||
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Thread started: Apr 12 2012, 5:43 PM EDT
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Hey there,
Umm, I have to combat this information because, everyone says "mythology" comes from greece or italy and I'm sorry but it's just not true. There are texts- thousands up on thousands of years old. (if you need exact dates, I'll go get them) of the fae- truly known as the Tuatha De Danaan (People of the Hills) in Celtic culture. They were the first "beings" to be made from the Tree of Life which grew on the bay of Mother Danu (known today as the Danube River). The Fae were wing like creature that established four cities to love and appreciate the winds. They fought the Fomorii- Children of Domnu, to gain the hills from which the seed of people may begin. (To explain: Danu is everythign good, light-as in sun-, water itself, while Domnu is bad, dark-as in underground-, fire itself. The human seed needed both contrast to coexist within them in order to reach a potency of understanding and elightenment that the Fae-Children of Danu (I forgot to mention) could not achieve. Which is why they fought this battle, so that they may help us, and serve us (in the sense of a mentor, not like a slave) through our lives, but we mistreated them and degraded them with our Domnu side, and we slowly put them down to this level of Fae (or Little Ones-rough translation). I have been researching in the Dublin University about mythology for many years. I would love to discuss this, if anyone feels I have made a mistake- I promise I am not high-handed or close-minded about this, if there are other original texts floating around, I REALLY do wish to see them. Thank you for your consideration. |
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| Anonymous | Fairy Mischief | 1 | May 1 2012, 12:47 PM EDT by Anonymous | ||
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Thread started: May 7 2011, 1:45 PM EDT
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Are Fairies the ones that move things around your home?
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| Anonymous | several questions that need answers | 1 | Apr 8 2012, 1:45 PM EDT by Saihelia | ||
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Thread started: Apr 7 2012, 7:08 PM EDT
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I have several questions that I need answers too
1. can fae interbreed with other non members of their clan? 2.what can cause illness in fae? 3. which fae can see in the dark? thanks, Linda |
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