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    What is a famous fairy in mythology?
    Picture: La Belle Dame Sans Merci by Frank Dicksee. An example of famous fairies in mythology. Also known from the Pre-Raphaelite paintings of Frank Dicksee and John William Waterhouse, this fairy may, in fact, be a Korrigan, a creature from Breton mythology that lures men with her beauty and makes them fall in love with her.
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    Etymology

    The etymological history of the word ‘fairy’ is an interesting one. The word itself derives from the Early Modern English word ‘fairie’ which means the ‘realm of the fays’, a reference to the land and home of fairies or fays in Scottish and English folklore. The word ‘fairie’ comes from the Old French ‘faierie’, which itself comes from ‘faie’. ‘Faie’ in Old French referred to a woman skille…

    Etymology

    The etymological history of the word ‘fairy’ is an interesting one. The word itself derives from the Early Modern English word ‘fairie’ which means the ‘realm of the fays’, a reference to the land and home of fairies or fays in Scottish and English folklore. The word ‘fairie’ comes from the Old French ‘faierie’, which itself comes from ‘faie’. ‘Faie’ in Old French referred to a woman skilled in magic, who knew the power and virtue of words and stones. Before that, the word can be traced to th...

    The Development of Fairies Over Time

    There is not really one specific origin point for fairies. Instead, tales of similar creatures began to emerge in different cultures across the globe, particularly in Celtic, Germanic, and Ancient Greek mythology. Fairies can be found in Arabic literature, too, and Sanskrit. Despite these separate origins, the common image of a fairy for most people is largely European. One thing that all of the folklore has in common, is the effect that the After the expansion of Christianity across Europe (...

    Fairies in Folklore

    Being Awakened

    Fairies are not all the same. The reason there are so many different stories about their origins and their behavior is that the fae world is so diverse. Some fae are trooping faeries, who travel in large groups and throw celebrations and festivities. They are usually a part of the Scottish Seelie Court and occupied with themselves more than with hu...

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    1. Pixies: Mischievous childlike fairies from English folklore

    A pixie, sometimes called a pixy, is a type of fairy that originated in the southwest of England. It is a tiny mischievous fairy that looks vaguely elflike and is known for dancing to the music of frogs and crickets. The name ‘pixie’ is thought to have come from the Cornish piskie. Pixies have often been described as being naked or wearing very little clothing. When they are clothed, the fae wears fine clothing. In fact, pixies are often excited about finery such as ribbons and gems. The Pixi...

    2. Leprechauns: Solitary tricksters from Irish folklore known for their hidden pots of gold

    Leprechauns appear as tiny old men, often seen with cocked hats and leather aprons. The Irish creature is largely solitary by nature, and lives in remote places away from many people – Leprechauns prefer isolation. They are known to be mischievous, and in more recent stories are known as shoe-makers whose hammering alerts people to their presence. The Leprechaun first appeared in a medieval tale, wherein the King of Ulster falls asleep on the beach and wakes up to find himself being dragged i...

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    While much of the folklore and mythos around fairies is from many, many centuries ago, it is still believed by many now. It is also still very prominent in popular culture, meaning that even those who do not believe in fairies are likely familiar with at least a few different types of fairy! You just have to look at Disney films, with characters li...

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    This is just the surface, really. There is so much more to fairy lore, with a neverending list of types of fae, where they can be found, and how to approach them (if, indeed, you should at all!). If you’re interested in learning more about fairies, and how they work in the world around us, it may be worth exploring the fae that belongs to the mytho...

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