what are differences between Sidhe and Unsidhe Fae?

Answer 1

Do you mean the seelie and unseelie courts? (The term unsidhe doesn't make sense...)

The terms come from Rev. Charles Rogers' book;
Scotland, Social and Domestic. He writes that "the northern elves were of two classes, 'the gude faeries' and the 'wicked wichts', and said they were otherwise described as the Seelie Court and the Unseelie Court. (Seelie in this case denoting canny or reputable.)

Rogers described the Seelie Court as the benefactors of mankind, and giving seed grain to the industrious farmer and comfort to those in despair.

The Unseelie Court he claimed to inflict harm and skaith on mankind - killing cattle and putting plagues or curses upon those whom had offended them.

This distinction between the classes of faerie was not based in tradition or folklore in the highlands however - there the only differences were between the water-and-land and the 'dressed' fairies. These categories were not in regard to their character or in fact much to do with how they treated with mortals. Any of the "Good Folk" was considered to be powerful and chancey and the wise person spoke well of them or not at all.

In the Ballad of Tam Lin the faerie court is divided into three bands but nothing is said of any 'ethical' distinctions between them.

In Ireland Lady Wilde claimed the Sidhe were once angels who had been cast down into the sea because of inordinate pridefulness. These she described as a gentle race that loves music and dancing - the others she claimed were in league with the devil.

The term Sidhe generally is a gaelic word meaning the "burial mounds or hills of the faerie people" So to call a group of Faeries "sidhe" is like calling them "the hill-folk". The association being that the hills which were created in neolithic times were thought to have been built by the spirits.

According to other sources there were three ancient "races" who were responsible for these hills or mounds, They were the Fir bolg ( the men of bags), the Fomorians who were horrific in appearance, and the Tuatha Dé Danaan who seem to have been respectively the Bretons the Norse and the Celts. In fact they may have been older references - no one can be certain at this point.

Answer 2

I am a little confused by your term "Unsidhe," and I see that it seems to have been confused with the term "Unseelie." Please understand that "Seelie" and "Unseelie" mean "Wholesome" and "Unwholesome." Sidhe, on the other hand, means Hill, so it doesn't really make sense to have a ":non-hill."

In Celtic mythology, the Aes Sidhe, (or People of the Hill,) better known as Sidhe, are one of many types of Fey. There are a number of differences between the Sidhe and the rest of the Fey. The Sidhe look more or less human, although taller and much, much more beautiful. In some of the earliest surviving versions mythic cycles such as Tain Bo Culaige, Sidhe males and females are both described as having delicate features, stunning eyes, and long hair. (The long hair may have originated from an old Celtic tradition of using the length of hair and complication of hairstyles to denote social status.) Other Fey come in a wide variety of races, ranging from tiny winged pixies to huge ugly redcaps, from small helpful brownies to furry shape-shifting phookas, and everything between.

The Sidhe appear to be the highest-ranking cast, if I may use that term, of Fey society. Also known by illustrious names such as Tuatha de Danann and Y Tylwyth Teg (meaning Children of [the Mother Goddess] Danu and the Shining Folk, respectively,) they are the most powerful of the Fey, and were once worshiped as demi-gods before their folkloric status was reduced to mere superhuman aristocrats. Although other types of Fey in Celtic mythology have courts of their own, they seem to be minor nobility compared to the Sidhe, and usually only govern where their particular breed of Fey is the only one concerned. The Sidhe are the overall rulers.

Those are just a few of the differences. If you are interested in learning more about Celtic mythology I would recommend reading some of the old myths (and I suggest looking for the most faithful versions you can, as many were Christianized, and therefore some of the information pertinent to old folk beliefs was lost.) You will definitely want to read "A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend & Folklore" by William Butler Yeats and "Legends, Charms and Superstitions of Ireland" by Lady Wilde. I also strongly recommend reading works by Peter Barresford Ellis, starting with "Dictionary of Celtic Mythology" and then "Celtic Myths and Legends." Also check out "Mythic Ireland" by Michael Dames and "The Celtic Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends" by Miranda Green. If you really want to study this branch of mythology, and thus need to understand the significance of symbolism, colors, etc, found in myths, add Miranda Green's "Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art" to the list. I hope this has been helpful! :)

Answer 3

the difference is that the Unsidhe will probably try to kill you as soon as you make contact with them. if they do not do it just for fun anyways.

the Sidhe are the so called good guys. they will help you to clean your home of negative energy and to protect your possessions.

Answer 4

I prefer hair which is shoulder length or longer, As well as since that men who like females are more often then not straight, they like long hair because it looks more feminine, as most guys have short hair.

Answer 5

long hair is nice but requires maintenance and u have to grow it out for a long time