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  1. Fairy - Wikipedia

    A fairy (also called fay, fae, fae folk, fey, fair folk, or faerie) is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, generally described as anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European …

  2. Fairy | Origins, Beliefs & Legends | Britannica

    Dec 6, 2024 · Fairy, a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having magic powers and dwelling on earth in close relationship with humans. It can appear as a dwarf creature typically …

  3. Fairy Mythology: Origins, Types & Folklore Explained

    Nov 27, 2025 · Fairy mythology, a captivating and enduring realm of folklore, has captured the human imagination for centuries. These elusive creatures, often portrayed as small, magical …

  4. FAIRY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of FAIRY is a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers. How to use fairy in a sentence.

  5. Fairy - New World Encyclopedia

    A fairy (fey or fae; collectively wee folk,good folk,people of peace, among others) is a spirit or supernatural being, based on the fae of medieval Western European (Old French) folklore and …

  6. Fairy - Mythical Encyclopedia

    Fairy creatures have been a part of human folklore for centuries. These mythical beings are often depicted as small, magical creatures with wings and the ability to grant wishes. Although the …

  7. Fairy | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom

    The Fairy, is a classification of magical beings from European folklore.[1] The term "fairy" has an ancient etymology. Originating from the Proto-Indo-European "*bha-," meaning "to speak, tell, …

  8. Are fairies real? Behind the origins of global fairy lore.

    Dec 19, 2022 · Fairies are magical creatures from ancient folklore. While some believe in their existence to present day; fairies are fabled figures.

  9. THE ORIGINS OF FAIRIES | Myths and Folklore

    Nov 9, 2020 · Fairy entities, in their restricted sense are unique in English folklore, though these non-human spirits abound Celtic and Germanic folk beliefs. Among European folk and fairy …

  10. Fairies in the Ancient World: Exploring the Roots of Fairy Lore

    Sep 10, 2024 · Fairy beliefs often stem from humanity’s attempts to explain natural phenomena and the world around them. In ancient societies, nature spirits played crucial roles in everyday …