Fairies are also associated with the Nerida (sea nymph) and the Naida (water nymph) in Greek mythology. In German and Celtic mythology they are associated with the Nyx and Nixie (water sprite). Unnamed Fairies Some fairies just have titles instead of names, for example, in Cinderella, the ...
Fairies keep their true name secret from others and never use them even when in the presence of their own kin. The reason being that when a fairy is close to death, they must say their true names in order to enter the heavens and prevent themselves from being sent to the Netherworld. ...
Inspired by classic fairy tales, her whimsical diorama designs are filled with color and with depth. They are magically charming in the hands of this talented artist. I have selected my favorites from her collection. No captions are necessary as you can easily guess the featured classic! See m...
J. R. R. Tolkien coined a name,barrow wights,to denote malign wraiths inLord of the Rings.He borrowed the concept of undead grave-spirits with physical bodies from Norse mythology, in which they’re calledvaettrordraugr.‘Wight’was a term used for the faeries in older English, indicating...
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213: The Werewolf Oral tradition from Hessen. See Braeuner’s Curiostiy Pages A soldier told the following story, which ... The Future in Fairy Tales: the Prophesiers The Future in Fairy Tales The Prophesiers: Newsy Norns and Wee Wives In ancient Germanic mythology, prophesy and magic ...
These fairy-inspired 'fairycore' baby names come from mythology, literature, and nature — and fit the fairycore aesthetic perfectly!
Late in the af- ternoon of July 4, 1776, the declaration was adopted but, contrary to American mythology, it was not signed on that date. It remained un- signed until August 2 and, even then, only a few actually penned their names. Many more months would pass before it bore the ...
When the sea king offers her the position of court sorcerer, Ula sees an opportunity to reclaim what had been stolen from her. How could she anticipate it would cost her everything? The Sea Witch is a villainous short story inspired by The Little Mermaid. ...
Nalo Hopkinson is a Jamaican-born Canadian writer whose novels and short fiction combine horror, magical realism, and fantasy, with unforgettable results. Her World Fantasy Award-winningSkin Folkis an anthology of short speculative fiction, much of which is inspired by Caribbean folklore. From tales...