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    List of beings referred to as fairies - Wikipedia

    • The duende or chaneque refers to a fairy- or goblin-like mythological character. While its nature varies throughout Spain, Portugal, the Philippines, and Latin America, in many cases its closest equivalents known in the Anglophone world are the Irish leprechaun and the Scottish brownie. See more

    Overview

    The term fairy is peculiar to the English language and to English folklore, reflecting the conflation of Germanic, Celtic and … See more

    Africa

    • The Aziza are a beneficent fairy race from Africa, specifically Dahomey.
    • The Yumboes are supernatural beings in the mythology of the Wolof people (most likely Lebou) of Senegal, West Africa. Their alternatively used nam… See more

    Asia

    • Al Ana - goes by several names. Said to be either a witch or Djinn, but derives from older regional folklore. Seems to have a weird amount in common with Elves, even being called Albis and causing a sickness known as A… See more

    European folklore (and European colonies in the New World)

    • Anguane
    • Alberich- an elf king. Later Anglicized to Oberon and used in several works of fiction as king of the fairies.
    • Alp also, Alpa, Elba. There is also a Dragon known as the Alber, implying shapeshifting.… See more

    The Americas

    • An alux is a type of sprite or spirit described by the Maya peoples of the Yucatán Peninsula.
    • Caŋ Otila - little people of Lakota lore who live in trees. Consulted in magic.
    • Chaneques are small elf- or pixie-like beings in th… See more

    Australia and Oceania

    • Menehune (pl./s.)/Menehunes (pl.): Centuries ago, a Hawaiian legend spoke of the Menehune, who were a mischievous group of small people, or dwarfs, who lived hidden in the forests and valleys of the tropical isla… See more

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