Thank you for this wonderful documentation about fairies and other nature spirits. Twenty-five years ago, before I went to bed, I put milk and wine in my garden, and in autumn, I had a few fairy rings with mushrooms there.
On my grandfather's side both his mother and fathers family came from Eryn. His father's side from Cork and his mother's side from Kilkenny. They brought fairy with them to America and the male side has a Banshee. When my grandfather was dying we all in the family could hear the mournful crying/singing of a spirit voice on the wind during a winter storm. Being the modern age we already knew of his dying, but she sung of his death nonetheless.
In a word - Magnification. My first book as a very young boy was given to me by my mother, it was Peter Pan and how I was drawn into Tinker Bell and the lure of fantasy has never left me, even at my old age.
I had two forest offerings to me. I dont know who left the beautiful offerings of Bark, nuts, rocks and forest flowers, but it happened for 2 years in a row, each in the spring. Excellent compilation and reading!
We are Irish, so I have grown up with these ancient tales, my grandmother and great grandparents held fast to their ancestral folklore. As a child these stories were mesmerizing, exciting and spooky. The changeling stories in my opinion, were woven out of ignorance and pain and devastation rather than the tall tales of the fae . When a child was sickly, or failing to thrive or children born with conditions that might affect their bones, or the shape of their heads, or an ailment that caused them to cry incessantly, and wear out the best of mothers, with endless tasks to do in a day and a husband and other children to take care of and no sleep, any or all of these could push any mother over the edge. They would turn to their mother or grandmother. Mother in law or an elder for advice. It would be ALOT easier to blame this "not right" child on the Old ones. To claim the Fae have switched out your baby for their own. It would be easier, than wonder what you had done wrong to deserve a child like that! Times were so hard, food was a blessing and a child that was a burden would be too much for anyone, especially when a woman would have other children to nurse and take care of. So leaving a "changeling" in the woods to unburden yourself and your family would be a much easier task, than leaving your own sickly or deformed child, your own flesh and blood, behind in the woods to perish. That would be a much easier pill to swallow. I think that is where many stories and faery tales and lore come from. They are often told to teach lessons, and others are to help people deal with some of the most painful times in a person's life.
@@Kalikat-uk5ve i would agree that that’s we’re folklore came from about the faeries and it’s also saddens me to hear about a child feeling sickly, or failing to thrive as you said i found that very sad.
I’ve been blessed to have had fairy encounters for the last 20 years. Maybe because I just love nature and the Spirit of Life. They are magical, spiritual and have been helpful to me. ‘Be kind to yourself’…. I once heard in my mind as I was leaving the woods….after interacting with them (feeling their energy, which is positive, uplifting and joyful). And yes, they are telepathic as we all are. I think they take a shining to people who respect nature and treat animals with kindness…🤗🫶🧚✨💫
I once saw what I believe was one of the Faerie people. I was living alone for a while just above Llanberis pass in Wales 44 years ago. One night I was tired and slept around 9pm. I woke around midnight, and lay just looking into the room. But I was completely awake and not dreaming. Then at the side of my bed I saw a being standing, watching me quietly, and making no movement. This being didn't look like any illustration of a Faerie. It was about 3 or 4ft in height and on its head it wore a long cap which came down over its forehead. Its skin was the colour of old pine wood, and its face was thin, as if the skin were stretched over the bones. It looked neither male nor female, and both young and very old at the same time. But its hat was remarkable. It was covered with living eyes, each of different colours, each eye blinking sometimes, and revealing eyelids with iridescent colours. The creature watched me intently and I sensed its intent was benign, with an amazement and great curiosity, as if I was as fascinating for it to see, as I was fascinated to see it. I knew if I looked away for even a second or even blinked, it would disappear, and so I held my gaze as long as possible. Eventually I had to blink, and it was gone. I got out of bed, and tried to write what I'd just seen but my words couldn't describe it properly. I tried to paint it but the painting wouldn't work. I sensed that I mustn't do those things, and that it didn't wish to be "trapped" in any particular form. And that for us to meet briefly like that, was enough. I couldn't describe it properly for many years, but am able to do that nowadays for some reason.
@@mistygroves3503 would this to be real though what you saw because seeing is believing is one thing but it’s all about honesty as well like you really meant what you saw
what You once thought You saw you most probably did see The corner of the eye phenon is a case in point You saw it...its gone freaks me each and every... Jiminey Von Yikes!
Absolutely beautiful video. I live very near to Cottingley and grew up with the story, went to school just across from the Dell. Used to take my children when they little to look for faries in the woods, happy memories, l still believe in fairies....Thank you 🧚
This is lovely, something wonderful to listen to on New Year's Day (2025). I loved tales of fairies when I was a child, and as a young adult I read many books that had some fairy-tale influences. Today I am hearing familiar names, and am reminded of stories half-forgotten.
Even Africa has its older understanding of nature spirits, which is where it all originally came from. Bakna Rakna meaning good folk, is an type of African faery, then there is the Aziza, they are as small as insects, with butterfly looking wings, then there is the Ngogwe, that have long skulls, closely cropped hair, thin bodies, and tall. Then you have the malevolent Tokolosh, then you have the Yombos, then you have the Muwatia, and much more, they are different from place to place like people are different, but they a global thing.
Even though Fairies are said to exist in their own world, they do occasionally come into the human world and their movements can be seen and followed. Sometimes when you are standing by a lake or pond and there is no wind and the surface is quite calm, a small wake will appear on the surface of the water. Discovering that there are no fish or minnows there, their movements can be followed. It is always wise that you not interfere with them or try to photograph them. Also, in this modern age of ours, Fairies hate cell phones because of the radiation emitted by the phone, it seems to cause them great pain and confusion.
Having done quite a bit of DIY myself, I know how much work you’ve put into your home, and that you’ve only shown a small part of it here. Well done!🐝🤗❤️
I Know it's a big ask, but your analysis of Tolkien's adaptation of British and Scandinavian folklore would be very revealing. His purpose in creating Middle Earth was to restore a mythology to England, a mythology he believed was destroyed by the multiple invasions of the small island by foreign influence and domination.
There is a belief in Serbia that there are villas and there really are... A lot of encounters with them are different... They are part of nature, guardians, the same, as well as the seas, rivers, snowflakes, forests, meadows, oceans, celestials... Respect and don't make fun of them, because where something is said, they are among us. They look through the soul, often depicted as indescribably beautiful, but they also punish mortals with insult and disrespect
There's a movie based on the photographs of those 2 girls. It's called "Photographing Fairies". Very beautiful movie, which also captures the effect that encouters with fairies can have on human beings 🧚🏼♀️
Thank you very much for this video! I have always loved folklore of many regions of the world since childhood. I look forward to more of your videos! ✌🏼💖
Only half in but I must stop and Thank You, Sir Tis rare to come across such a succinct telling of Lore, Legend, Lies and what lies beyond...Thank-You!
Natural places are the Creators church. Enter respectfully, humbly, carefully. Leave a little gift, a flower, or an apple or a stone. Ask the lives present to accept your brief passage through their home, reassure them you will not harm anything. Ask to learn how to better perceive and cherish them. Thank them for having you. ❤❤❤
We have no fairies here in Australia unfortunately, it's too hot for them. So I want to go visit the fairies in Ireland and the UK. This was a lovely video. Thanks so much.
Yowies and Junjadjin and Min min lights tho. 🙂 And paintings by "the Yam People" in Arnhemland, a people of small stature that lived underground and were here before todays Aboriginal folk. ❤❤
I'm a re - incarnated "fairy" from The Islands of the Philippines, originated Goddess of the Celestial Worlds!!! I'm here for The Armageddon!!!---- love, Cleo
The space-time-vug differential between dimensions isn't unknown to physicists that can give them perhaps a start of surprise that such exotic notions could be known to people who should be unaware of such phenomena. Faeries are ancient and wise being well versed in the universe and its idiosyncrasies. Any species that survives such a long tumultuous period are at least a Type 4 or 5 or even higher levels. Some are known to enslave the dead aka souls to dance with them forever.
I see where JKR got her ideas from. I made the mistake of going to a faerie wood in Ireland. I got food poisoning afterwards and the plane on the way back had to land half way due to "an issue". I am very wary of anything faerie now. Seriously great respect.
As I used to understand... Fae is derived from 'fair', as in pretty Fae is the most apropos for a group of preter/supernatural beings including elves, gnomes, dwarves and even the Banshee Fae are Beauty and Beast combined
My, what sharp eyes you have :) It's very possible that they are two different characters from the myth, as there are multiple variations. Thank you so much for your insight!
@@SkaryTales_MrRook Very true, there are different versions of the story. I was fascinated by Arthur and the stories from a young age, I was particularly fascinated with Nimue and found out what I could about her, most of which I’ve forgotten now :-/ Haha
Merlin wasn't a man with the name Merlin. Among Druids there was an office, or role held by rotating Druids... known as The Merlin. So... there's that.
Thank you for this wonderful documentation about fairies and other nature spirits. Twenty-five years ago, before I went to bed, I put milk and wine in my garden, and in autumn, I had a few fairy rings with mushrooms there.
That's gorgeous x
I listen to this AT LEAST once a week. It’s wonderful and resonates because… reasons. Thank you!
This ❤❤❤
Was just wondering if others listen to this fascinating tale often?!!!
Lol thanks for the input❤😊
On my grandfather's side both his mother and fathers family came from Eryn. His father's side from Cork and his mother's side from Kilkenny. They brought fairy with them to America and the male side has a Banshee. When my grandfather was dying we all in the family could hear the mournful crying/singing of a spirit voice on the wind during a winter storm. Being the modern age we already knew of his dying, but she sung of his death nonetheless.
The maori have a similar belief.the howling of the wind when death occurs
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In a word - Magnification. My first book as a very young boy was given to me by my mother, it was Peter Pan and how I was drawn into Tinker Bell and the lure of fantasy has never left me, even at my old age.
I had two forest offerings to me. I dont know who left the beautiful offerings of Bark, nuts, rocks and forest flowers, but it happened for 2 years in a row, each in the spring.
Excellent compilation and reading!
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Wat een mooie en fijne manier om weer wat meer te leren over dit " ongrijpbare " volkje....🧚♀️
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Groet uit Nederland-!
Thank you! I'd love to hear as much as possible more Tuatha de Danaan stories 🙏🏻✨️
We are Irish, so I have grown up with these ancient tales, my grandmother and great grandparents held fast to their ancestral folklore. As a child these stories were mesmerizing, exciting and spooky. The changeling stories in my opinion, were woven out of ignorance and pain and devastation rather than the tall tales of the fae . When a child was sickly, or failing to thrive or children born with conditions that might affect their bones, or the shape of their heads, or an ailment that caused them to cry incessantly, and wear out the best of mothers, with endless tasks to do in a day and a husband and other children to take care of and no sleep, any or all of these could push any mother over the edge. They would turn to their mother or grandmother. Mother in law or an elder for advice. It would be ALOT easier to blame this "not right" child on the Old ones. To claim the Fae have switched out your baby for their own. It would be easier, than wonder what you had done wrong to deserve a child like that! Times were so hard, food was a blessing and a child that was a burden would be too much for anyone, especially when a woman would have other children to nurse and take care of. So leaving a "changeling" in the woods to unburden yourself and your family would be a much easier task, than leaving your own sickly or deformed child, your own flesh and blood, behind in the woods to perish. That would be a much easier pill to swallow.
I think that is where many stories and faery tales and lore come from. They are often told to teach lessons, and others are to help people deal with some of the most painful times in a person's life.
How very sad, and probable. Tragic really.
@@Kalikat-uk5ve i would agree that that’s we’re folklore came from about the faeries and it’s also saddens me to hear about a child feeling sickly, or failing to thrive as you said i found that very sad.
That kind of gift from one's ancestors is absolutely beyond value in this Age! Please ensure you pass it on to all your Family's next generation...
Wow firstly with respect u claim to be from the island of Eire ...think about it
U had a bad time the fairy and such didbt do that ..we wish u well
I’ve been blessed to have had fairy encounters for the last 20 years. Maybe because I just love nature and the Spirit of Life. They are magical, spiritual and have been helpful to me. ‘Be kind to yourself’…. I once heard in my mind as I was leaving the woods….after interacting with them (feeling their energy, which is positive, uplifting and joyful). And yes, they are telepathic as we all are. I think they take a shining to people who respect nature and treat animals with kindness…🤗🫶🧚✨💫
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To be fair
perhaps You are best to stay in the woods
How wonderful x
But I've heard that they're actually more malevolent than anything 🫤 it's nice to know that they aren't all 💚
I once saw what I believe was one of the Faerie people. I was living alone for a while just above Llanberis pass in Wales 44 years ago. One night I was tired and slept around 9pm. I woke around midnight, and lay just looking into the room. But I was completely awake and not dreaming. Then at the side of my bed I saw a being standing, watching me quietly, and making no movement.
This being didn't look like any illustration of a Faerie. It was about 3 or 4ft in height and on its head it wore a long cap which came down over its forehead. Its skin was the colour of old pine wood, and its face was thin, as if the skin were stretched over the bones. It looked neither male nor female, and both young and very old at the same time.
But its hat was remarkable. It was covered with living eyes, each of different colours, each eye blinking sometimes, and revealing eyelids with iridescent colours.
The creature watched me intently and I sensed its intent was benign, with an amazement and great curiosity, as if I was as fascinating for it to see, as I was fascinated to see it. I knew if I looked away for even a second or even blinked, it would disappear, and so I held my gaze as long as possible.
Eventually I had to blink, and it was gone.
I got out of bed, and tried to write what I'd just seen but my words couldn't describe it properly. I tried to paint it but the painting wouldn't work.
I sensed that I mustn't do those things, and that it didn't wish to be "trapped" in any particular form. And that for us to meet briefly like that, was enough.
I couldn't describe it properly for many years, but am able to do that nowadays for some reason.
@@mistygroves3503 would this to be real though what you saw because seeing is believing is one thing but it’s all about honesty as well like you really meant what you saw
@@tommydingo1h547 All I can say is it was real enough to me when I saw it. And I am not lying. That only happened one time in my life though.
@@mistygroves3503 oh it was real alright 💚
what You once thought You saw you most probably did see
The corner of the eye phenon is a case in point
You saw it...its gone
freaks me each and every...
Jiminey Von Yikes!
When My love swears that she is made of truth, I do believe Her, though I know She lies....The Shakester
Absolutely beautiful video. I live very near to Cottingley and grew up with the story, went to school just across from the Dell. Used to take my children when they little to look for faries in the woods, happy memories, l still believe in fairies....Thank you 🧚
This is lovely, something wonderful to listen to on New Year's Day (2025). I loved tales of fairies when I was a child, and as a young adult I read many books that had some fairy-tale influences. Today I am hearing familiar names, and am reminded of stories half-forgotten.
Even Africa has its older understanding of nature spirits, which is where it all originally came from. Bakna Rakna meaning good folk, is an type of African faery, then there is the Aziza, they are as small as insects, with butterfly looking wings, then there is the Ngogwe, that have long skulls, closely cropped hair, thin bodies, and tall. Then you have the malevolent Tokolosh, then you have the Yombos, then you have the Muwatia, and much more, they are different from place to place like people are different, but they a global thing.
Even though Fairies are said to exist in their own world, they do occasionally come into the human world and their movements can be seen and followed. Sometimes when you are standing by a lake or pond and there is no wind and the surface is quite calm, a small wake will appear on the surface of the water. Discovering that there are no fish or minnows there, their movements can be followed. It is always wise that you not interfere with them or try to photograph them. Also, in this modern age of ours, Fairies hate cell phones because of the radiation emitted by the phone, it seems to cause them great pain and confusion.
I wish I could have had the opportunity to see one.
Excellent! One of the best content I've seen about fairies.
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Truly enjoyed ur story telling ur voice is very intriguing 🙏🙏🙏✌🏼
You sound exactly like John Hurt when he did The Story Teller. Absolutely fantastic. Subscribed!
Beautiful and a lot of well known legends ❤ I've enjoyed this very much. Thank you 🙏
It’s our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed it!
How beautifully portrayed and enchanting. Thank you very much for this relaxing hour ✨. I have shared on FB, and also sent to friends💚💚💚
Some of the art is stunning. Would make a fantastic book✨
It’s AI
Really enjoyed this deep dive into fairylore. Well done!
Great Work, Impressive and, Impeccable Historical History of The Fairy.
Thank-you for...these stories and gorgeous artwork and faeries!
Well done, with excellent narration.
Having done quite a bit of DIY myself, I know how much work you’ve put into your home, and that you’ve only shown a small part of it here. Well done!🐝🤗❤️
I Know it's a big ask, but your analysis of Tolkien's adaptation of British and Scandinavian folklore would be very revealing. His purpose in creating Middle Earth was to restore a mythology to England, a mythology he believed was destroyed by the multiple invasions of the small island by foreign influence and domination.
Not sure that was his reason. He was a theologian. He helped Lewis move from atheism to Christianity through his writings and discussions.
My grandmother lived past 100 years old and was named Arbrea Fae, which means "Tree Faerie ".
Wow 😮 that is a great quality video thank you and congratulations on your massive piece of work, bravo ! 👏🏽
Wonderful way to escape today's reality
It is reality.
It’s this or watch saw lol play dbd
This is fantastic, thank you!🧚♀️
❤ very interesting posts. Thanks 4 sharing
Awesome video!
Thank you for your kind words!
Wonderful and informative video whilst still having that magical something
Very pleased you enjoyed it.
@SkaryTales_MrRook I really did thank you, so pleased to have found you
And we're most grateful for it :)
I’m just starting the video but his voice is simply soothing and a delight to listen to!
@meg2249 isn't it, perfect for this type of video. He's got a lovely voice
Blessed be.
There is a belief in Serbia that there are villas and there really are... A lot of encounters with them are different... They are part of nature, guardians, the same, as well as the seas, rivers, snowflakes, forests, meadows, oceans, celestials... Respect and don't make fun of them, because where something is said, they are among us. They look through the soul, often depicted as indescribably beautiful, but they also punish mortals with insult and disrespect
There you are! I’ve been waiting for you.
Your patience is most appreciated. This particular topic was quite daunting. We truly hope you enjoy it.
Me too!❤
If your lost follow the yellow brick road 💛 😊 and your little dog too.
@@sam.i.am.6505awwws lovely comment 🥰
@@SkaryTales_MrRookfantastic im intrigued 😊
Thank you ❤🧚
There's a movie based on the photographs of those 2 girls. It's called "Photographing Fairies". Very beautiful movie, which also captures the effect that encouters with fairies can have on human beings 🧚🏼♀️
Thank you for the tip . The movie describes a familiar story .......
Adding to my list. Thank you
I think the movie is called 'Fairy Tale - A true story'.
Beautiful representations. Very interesting information. Thank you for this movie Doco.
Lovely stories ❤
Wow! Thank you! ❤❤❤
This is extraordinary! Love everything about this. Thank you for these stories, and they are so beautifully done as well. Great voice, too!
Thank you very much for this video! I have always loved folklore of many regions of the world since childhood. I look forward to more of your videos! ✌🏼💖
Soooooooo good. Thank you ❤👏🙏🤩
Beautifully presented.Thankyou
Wonderful, you got a subscriber❤
We're so happy you could join us!
Same here❤🎉🧚♂️
Make that two ❤
Ditto🎉🎉🎉😊
Wonderful info ...thank you
More please 😊
Irish Celt here thank you for this wonderful video ❤❤ go ràibh máith àgat ❤
And a wonderful evening to you as well.
Finally...a good suggestion!
I love folklore. This is great to listen to while cooking 🔪. My childish mind gets lost in the stories.
Thanks 🖖🌻💙
Thank you 🧚
well narrated with great pictures
Tuatha De Danann that's the real name of the irish fairies where they reside in the Hill of Tara in Co. Meath Ireland ❤
Thank you so much 🧚♀️
Dobby is a free elf! (Or rather brownie.) Because he has a sock.
Corrigans and changelings...My, my, my...In an ever wonderous, ever changing consciousness live I...
Only half in but I must stop and Thank You, Sir
Tis rare to come across such a succinct telling of Lore, Legend, Lies and what lies beyond...Thank-You!
Beautiful pictures, love the stories, I definitely believe in the fairies 🧚♂🧚🧚♀
Incredible video. So well done.
WE NEED MORE. I LOVE THESE❤
The Unseele are just misunderstood.
I’d like to understand how to specifically respect them. Would like to know more about them. Thank you for sharing this information.
Natural places are the Creators church. Enter respectfully, humbly, carefully. Leave a little gift, a flower, or an apple or a stone. Ask the lives present to accept your brief passage through their home, reassure them you will not harm anything. Ask to learn how to better perceive and cherish them. Thank them for having you. ❤❤❤
Very interesting and enchanting artwork!
We have no fairies here in Australia unfortunately, it's too hot for them.
So I want to go visit the fairies in Ireland and the UK. This was a lovely video. Thanks so much.
Yowies and Junjadjin and Min min lights tho. 🙂 And paintings by "the Yam People" in Arnhemland, a people of small stature that lived underground and were here before todays Aboriginal folk. ❤❤
We DO have fairies here in Australia
yea... it's not a rain thing... or a humidity process mate.
Love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤ may even help with insomnia & then some crazy cool dreams ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is best thing I've seen heard in many years! Thank you I need more
I love all of the stores ❤❤😊 thank you for telling me about the Fairy s !
Thanks for liking my comments about Fairies, I see where I missed spelled that word the first time I wrote it.
Very thorough story. Good job. Loved it...and your cgi. NOW, great a grand box office film. For all to see. Beautifully balanced. Thus far.
Thank you RUclips algorithm for leading me to the WeirdWoods of the Imaginarium of Fayfolk ❤
My dear Lord…I❤ your voice!
This is sacred wisdom, thank you so much.🤩
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a world paired with nature and natural energies that came before this one ... sometimes I believe
It is still here for those who choose to see and hear. ❤
Excellent! I was totally captivated. I still have some of my books "The Brownies" by M.N. Banta and Alpha Banta Benson copywrite, 1915.
well done!!
Thank you!
You have a beautiful voice which intrigues me with your tales.
😊 good video!
Thank you for your story from Tommy*to the fairies 🙏❤
🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 71 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤
(l'm not a bot, l use copy/paste cuz l'm disabled.)
❤ok cine a creat aceste frumoase creaturi adam si eva
❤❤❤ really really appreciate this!!!
Thank you for a wonderful video❤️
I love this! Thank you so much. 💝
When I lived in Hawaii there were tales of little people. They are the 'Menehune' and best not to talk about them., esp. at night.
New Subscriber.
Really
Fantastically lovely ❤
Delighted you enjoyed it!
Wow!!! New to your channel and this video is fantastic. The narrator has such a compelling voice. New subscriber. 😍
This is amazing history, woe, chilling too.
I'm a re - incarnated "fairy" from The Islands of the Philippines, originated Goddess of the Celestial Worlds!!! I'm here for The Armageddon!!!---- love, Cleo
The space-time-vug differential between dimensions isn't unknown to physicists that can give them perhaps a start of surprise that such exotic notions could be known to people who should be unaware of such phenomena. Faeries are ancient and wise being well versed in the universe and its idiosyncrasies. Any species that survives such a long tumultuous period are at least a Type 4 or 5 or even higher levels. Some are known to enslave the dead aka souls to dance with them forever.
Interesting thought.
*john hurt?*
I was thinking that, especially when you see the lovely elegant man in the armchair periodically, really looks like him. Is it definately him?
@chileanmerlot ❤️
Awesome video !!! Very well put together love the voice its perfect for your story ❤️ Thanks for sharing your imagination with us all ❤
I love all my fairies ❤
do not disrespect them
lol
@inconspicuous-new--account You’re silly.
@inconspicuous-new--account👀👀
@@jimmyglea👀👀
@inconspicuous-new--account lol
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The second battle of Mag Twereth...
a fine example of a Pyrrhic Victory.
Find me a good fairy and I'll have a dollar in my pocket
I look at the hummingbirds
Appreciate your particular presentation of this massive topic, thank you for sharing.
I see where JKR got her ideas from. I made the mistake of going to a faerie wood in Ireland. I got food poisoning afterwards and the plane on the way back had to land half way due to "an issue". I am very wary of anything faerie now. Seriously great respect.
As I used to understand...
Fae is derived from 'fair', as in pretty
Fae is the most apropos for a group of preter/supernatural beings including elves, gnomes, dwarves and even the Banshee
Fae are Beauty and Beast combined
I misspeak
Fair is derived from Fae...
Thankyou, really interesting!
That must be interesting and scary to believe
Thank you
It wasn’t Merlin and the Lady of The Lake. It was merlin and Nimue, a different Fae woman, she had his heart and took him prisoner among other things.
My, what sharp eyes you have :) It's very possible that they are two different characters from the myth, as there are multiple variations. Thank you so much for your insight!
@@SkaryTales_MrRook Very true, there are different versions of the story. I was fascinated by Arthur and the stories from a young age, I was particularly fascinated with Nimue and found out what I could about her, most of which I’ve forgotten now :-/ Haha
Merlin wasn't a man with the name Merlin. Among Druids there was an office, or role held by rotating Druids... known as The Merlin. So... there's that.