fairy, in folklore, one of a variety of supernatural beings endowed with the powers of magic and enchantment. Belief in fairies has existed from earliest times, and literatures all over the world have tales of fairies and their relations with humans. Some Christians have said that fairies were the ancestors of the ancient pagan gods, who, having been replaced by newer deities, were therefore hostile. Others thought that fairies were nature deities, similar to the Greek nymphs . Still others identified fairies with the souls of the dead, particularly the unbaptized, or with fallen angels . Among their many guises, fairies have been described as tiny, wizen-faced old men, like the Irish leprechaun ; as beautiful enchantresses who wooed men to their deaths, like Morgan le Fay and the Lorelei ; and as hideous, man-eating giants, like the ogre.
Fairies were frequently supposed to reside in a kingdom of their own—which might be underground, e.g., gnomes ; in the sea, e.g., mermaids ; in an enchanted part of the forest; or in some far land.
2006-08-18 06:59:55
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answered by Anonymous
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The Irish believe that the fairies are a previously conquered society, the Tuatha De Danaan (People of the Goddess Dana), who were driven into hiding when the Celts invaded Ireland. The Pagan gods of the Tuatha, skilled in building and magic, went underground to live in the tombs and mounds they had built. Hidden from sight, they grew smaller in the popular imagination until they turned into fairies.
Fairies are so prevalent in mythical culture that it's natural to wonder where they came from. Different societies have come up with very different explanations of the origins of 'the little people'.
In Wales, fairies are thought to be a race of invisible spiritual beings living in a world of their own.
Fairies are rarely seen by humans. There are a few tricks one can use in order to see them:
Legend says that if you pick a four leaf clover and lie quietly in a field, you will soon be surrounded with dancing fairies.
You can also look for a stone that has a hole naturally bored into it by running water. Just look through the hole and you will see fairies.
Fairies are said to appear most frequently on the high days of the Celtic calendar. Beltane (May Eve), when they fight; Midsummer Eve, when they celebrate; and Samhain (November Eve) when they dance with ghosts and lament the coming of winter.
Protection from Fairy Spells
Fairies have a reputation for stealing infant babies and replacing them with changelings. Parents can protect against kidnapping by lying the father's trousers over the cradle or by hanging an open pair of scissors above it.
*note: This information is based on myths and popular fairy culture. We can't guarantee fairy sightings, nor can we ensure protection against them!
2006-08-18 07:01:22
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answered by Runs with Scissors 3
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If you are asking what is meant by "fairy", they are imaginary little creatures that fly thru' the air, like angels. They don't really mean anything; they are just for fun, particularly for little kids. The fairy Tinker Bell in the story Peter Pan was his protector and good angel.
2006-08-18 06:57:35
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answered by Anonymous
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When someone calls someone else a fairy, they are saying that person is gay.
Fairies is also a mystical creature in Fairy Tales
2006-08-18 06:57:16
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answered by sexy browning 1
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I kind of believe in fairies but I'm not sure of their meaning in life.
2006-08-18 06:53:16
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answered by anonymous 2
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Yea Gayfers
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2006-08-18 06:53:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Here are 2 definitions.
Fairy or Faery: a small being,human in form,playful and having magical powers.
A creature from stories and mythology often portrayed in art and literature as a minuscule humanoid with insect wings.
2006-08-18 07:08:58
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answered by whtecloud 5
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Faye -- comes from the middle English be conscious for "fairy" Parisa -- a Persian call meaning "fairy-like"; even inspite of the undeniable fact that it sounds slightly overseas, i imagine it is undemanding adequate to artwork in English Pari -- a Persian call meaning "fairy" Olivia -- might want to come from the Germanic call Alfher, meaning "elf military" Avery -- a now-unisex call meaning "elf power" Aubrey -- a before masculine call meaning "elf power," now used merely about solely on ladies Nereida -- skill "nymph, sea sprite" Nerissa -- skill "nymph, sea sprite" Titania (to 2d Astra Lux's suggestion) -- the call of the queen of the fairies from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer evening's Dream" i imagine naturey names, exceptionally flower names, can also sound very fairy-like for women. i appreciate Iris, Violet, Dahlia, Marigold, Zinnia, and Acacia, merely to call some.
2016-11-26 00:23:02
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answered by ? 4
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fairys make dreams come true. which means they're meaningless because i still have dreams that haven't come true yet.
2006-08-18 06:54:45
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answered by Hopeicouldhelp 4
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yes there is. it's A tiny imaginary being in human form, depicted as clever, mischievous, and possessing magical powers
2006-08-18 06:56:00
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answered by Princess_IN_Training 1
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