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Nevertheless, "fairy" has come to be used as a kind of umbrella term in folklore studies, grouping comparable types of supernatural creatures since at least the 1970s. [1] The following list is a collection of individual traditions which have been grouped under the "fairy" moniker in the citation given.
Gaillimh iníon Breasail - mythical woman from whom the river and city of Galway derive their name Gann and Genann - joint High Kings of Ireland Rinnal - High King of Ireland and the first king to use spearheads
Legendary creatures from Celtic mythology. Subcategories. This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total. A. Aos S ...
The Celtic deities are known from a variety of sources such as written Celtic mythology, ancient places of worship, statues, engravings, religious objects, as well as place and personal names. Celtic deities can belong to two categories: general and local.
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Many of the literary fairies seem preoccupied with the character of the humans they encounter. [6] Regarding Irish lore, Lady Wilde identified two groups of fairies: a gentle type fond of "music and dancing," and an evil group allied with the devil. Another collector, Lady Gregory, gave a similar summary that there was a tall, playful race of ...
Irish folklore (Irish: béaloideas) refers to the folktales, balladry, music, dance and mythology of Ireland.It is the study and appreciation of how people lived. The folklore of Ireland includes banshees, fairies, leprechauns and other mythological creatures, and was typically shared orally by people gathering around, sharing stories.
A fairy (also fay, fae, fey, fair folk, or faerie) is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, generally described as anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, and French folklore), a form of spirit, often with metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural qualities.