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Each Uisge: The Scottish Water Horse

by kerryg

published 14 months ago

Today, many people think of elves as the wise, beautiful creatures of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and fairies as cute and mischievous, but basically harmless. In the past, however, many fae were regarded...

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Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Folklore

by Danielle Farrow

published 4 weeks ago

This is the first in the series 'Playing in Woods with Fairies' looking at Celtic folklore, and this section includes the Morrigan, the Horned One and the Goddess. The series also provides information on related Celtic animal, festival and tree lore.

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Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Animal Folklore

by Danielle Farrow

published 4 weeks ago

Part of the Playing in Woods with Fairies Series, this section looks at Celtic animal associations, including Gaelic names

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Playing in Woods with Fairies - Celtic Tree Folklore

by Danielle Farrow

published 4 weeks ago

This section of the series 'Playing in Woods with Fairies' is about the trees present in a particular Scottish wood and their associations in Celtic folklore. The series includes information on related Celtic animal, festival and fairy / deity lore.

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