Fairies Fairy Elves Ireland Irish Folkloreby Gertrude M. Faulding
Unfortunately, those tiny creatures aren’t the type of fairies that have pixie dust and good hearts. Conversely, they are the ones who get pleasure from engaging in damaging behaviours and harm. According to the Irish folklore, Leprechauns are not friendly creatures. They prefer spending time al...
steeped in history and pulsing with a culture both admired and envied by others, has produced generations of Irish men and women who have impressed the world with their literature, music and folklore. A lesser known (or discussed) fact, is that many of our Ancestors...
Jinni (genie):In Arabian folklore, these spirits have supernatural powers and can appear in many shapes and sizes. They may be good or evil, depending on their Master. They live in unusual places like empty bottles. Leprechauns:These clever, independent little men wear three-cornered hats. The...
Leprechauns are Irish mythical creatures that seem to be found only in Irish folklore. They are described as male faerie that appear as tiny, wizened-faced old men that inhabit the isle of Ireland. There are many leprechaun legends and leprechaun stories that come from the early 19th century....
These legends have been an important part of Irish life and culture. A legend, in contrast to folklore, is meant to inform and reinforce beliefs. Legends are less about fiction and the unbelievable, and more about the ordinary. The fairy legends in Ireland are abundant, as there are many ...
An elf might be thought of as a big pixie, often depicted as a mischievous dwarf, such as the Irish leprechaun known for his pranks but also believed to know where treasure is hidden. Elves are sometimes depicted as helpers of magicians, e.g., Santa's helpers. Belief in such mythical ...
"The Little People" or Leprechauns were the another race of elves ( fairies ) from the folklore of the Irish. ( or Luchrupan ). They were master craftsmen and hoarded hidden treasure. Like the fairies, contact with them could either be a blessing or a curse. Over the course of a thou...
After looking at thefolklore of footwearlast week, this week we’ll look at the folklore of clothes. We’ll cover outerwear (such as coats) and accessories in the coming weeks! Turning Clothes Inside Out Perhaps the most common belief within the folklore of clothes is the turning inside out...
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