A fairy is a supernatural entity or mythical figure that may be found in the folklore of several European cultures, such as Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, English and French folklore. A fairy, also known as Fay (Fae, Fey) Fair-Folk or Faerie, is a type of spirit that is frequently referred to as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural. Fairy myths and tales are a synthesis of common beliefs from several sources rather than having a single foundation. Fairies have been portrayed as deities in Pagan religions, souls of the deceased ancient people, spirits of nature and more in many folk conceptions regarding their beginnings. The term Fairy has occasionally only been used to describe a certain type of mystical being with human-like features, magical abilities and a propensity for playing tricks. In other cases, it has been designed to refer to any mystical being, including gnomes and goblins. The adjective fairy has occasionally been employed to denote —Enchanted or Magical, respectively. It is also used to refer to the nation from whence these beings hail, the realm of Fairy. The necessity to use protective charms to ward off fairies is a frequent theme in fairy tales. The four-leaf clover, wearing clothes backwards, church bells and food are typical instances of such charms. Fairies were occasionally believed to inhabit particular places and misdirect tourists with will-o-the-wisps. Apart from their traditional roots, fairies were also frequently depicted in Renaissance literature and Romantic art. During the Victorian and Edwardian period, fairies were particularly well-liked in the United Kingdom. Fairies were recognised as a mainstream component of Celtic cultural legacy during the Celtic Revival. Apart from their traditional roots, fairies were also frequently depicted in Renaissance literature and Romantic art. During the Victorian and Edwardian period, fairies were particularly well-liked in the United Kingdom. Fairies were recognised as a mainstream component of Celtic cultural legacy during the Celtic Revival. Some historians also claim that the Peris of Persian mythology were the source of the adoption and impact of Fairies. As early as the Achaemenid Empire, Peris or celestial beings, were attested in ancient Persia. Later, the Peris were extensively discussed in numerous Persian texts, such as Shahnameh of Ferdowsi. A Peri was depicted as an exuberant, lovely and beautiful nature spirit that was supported by wings. This might have been communicated through early contacts or encouraged via the migration of Germanic and Eurasian people into Europe. Another explanation for the parallels is a common Proto-Indo-European mythology. [Information Credit : Fairy, Wikipedia] [Image : AI Generated Image of Fairy from Text] #Mythology
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