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Fairies
She can forewarn certain ancient Irish families of impending death. She can appear in four different forms: A young attractive woman Her cry can be heard at night near the home of someone who is about to die. Her wails have been described as piercing to low, and pleasant. She may also appear in other forms such as a crow, weasel, and other animals associated with sorcery. It's been told that many fairy children are born defective, so their parents will swap them with a human baby. A fairy child that has been swapped by their parents is called a "changeling." This little fairy has the power to cause evil in the human household, and is not a happy camper. It often screeches and yells throughout the day and night. The home will have only bad luck with this fairy child around. Often the child will grow up with a crooked back, or hand but will be gifted with talent to play a musical instrument such as the fiddle, or Irish pipes. This fairy rides a black steed, while he carries his head in his arms. Remember the story of the "Headless Horseman?" Perhaps he was a dullaghan! This creature likes to show up around midnight during Irish festivals, and is said to be seen often in County Down, Ireland. It is said the creature's head glows with luminescence of decaying matter, and serves the rider as a lantern to guide the dullaghan's way. A ghastly grin runs from one side of the face to the other. Sometimes he is seen driving a black coach drawn by six black horses. These are dirty little half-human, half-fairy creatures. They appear as an elderly man who wears no clothes but is covered with dirt, twigs, etc. It's been said they like to occupy the Isle of Man. This creature can make himself invisible but will reveal himself to someone he likes. He enjoys roaming about the kitchen, and causing disturbances. These elderly gentlemen are often found in a state of intoxication from drinking their "home-brew." But be that as it may, they are talented shoemakers, and can hammer away drunk or sober. The leprechaun carries a "magical coin" in his purse, and each time he pays it out, it always returns back to him, showing up in his purse again and again. He has been described as Ireland's national fairy, and only a leprechaun knows where the pot of gold is. But he's not telling! The Irish female merrow is a beautiful marine fairy who has thin webbing between her fingers, and prefers human male mates. Some people say they bring messages of death. They can travel through the sea wrapped in a cloak, and can even take on the appearance of a seal. Sometimes they find old shipwrecks, and carry away lots of treasure making them wealthy creatures. Some have married human fishermen and had children, only to return back to the sea. The male merrows sometimes appear as little hornless cows. Sometimes they appear as a fairy with green teeth, and green hair. Is it any wonder the female merrow doesn't find them attractive? This is the most fearful fairy in all of Ireland. It comes out at dark, causing injury and mischief. It can take on many different forms, but usually appears as a dark horse with infernal yellow eyes, and a trailing mane. It scatters livestock, knocks down fences, and tramples crops. Sometimes it demands a portion of the crop, and farmers have to leave an offering behind. You'll know when one is around because the cows won't milk, and the chickens won't lay. The Sheoques These little fairies live in thorn bushes, and can lead you astray with their fairy music. If you see any of these little critters, better cover your ears, and hope for the best.
Who Could Forget About These Sweet Fairies? A popular fairy in animated films and picture books, the fairy godmother shows up unannounced when the heroine is in a state of desperation, and has nowhere else to turn. The fairy godmother usually keeps watch over a female character, and is always a plump and sweet grandmotherly type. If you write about her be sure to give her a long flowing gown with lots of lace, a hooded cape, and tall sorcerer's hat. And don't forget the magic wand. She'd be lost without it. This little creature is quiet and stealthy. She will always appear in the middle of the night, but you won't know it because she won't make a sound. If you've put your tooth under your pillow like you should, she'll collect it, and leave you some money. The good fairy always pays for the teeth she collects.
Fairy Princess The fairy princess is about the size of a butterfly, and comes from a line of royality. Kindness is her best friend, and she goes about looking for other fairies that might be in distress. Perhaps it is a person trapped by a mean dog, or locked up by some mean human. The fairy princess trust only little human girls, for they are known to keep the fairy’s secrets. Bib:
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There are so many different types of fairies that one could never be sure which type they had seen, or heard. Although some people claim they know exactly which type they have seen. Since ancient times fairies have been described as being seen and heard in many different forms. All of the fairies below are said to be afraid of a clergyman, and will not enter a house while one is inside.
