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   A fairy (also fay, fae, 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 cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, and French folklore), a form of spirit, often with metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural qualities.

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   Learn about fairies, mythical beings of folklore and romance with magic powers and close relationship with humans. Explore their history, forms, characteristics, and appearances in literature and culture.

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   May 22, 2017 · Learn about the origins, characteristics, and abilities of fairies, the magical creatures who resemble humans. Explore their cultural representation in Celtic, Germanic, and Greco-Roman traditions, as well as in literature and art.

6. mythicalencyclopedia.com › fairyFairy - Mythical Encyclopedia

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   Learn about fairies, mythical creatures with wings and magical powers, in different cultures and historical periods. Explore their etymology, evolution, famous tales, and modern media appearances.

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7. mythicalencyclopedia.com › faeFae: Mythical Creature Overview and History

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   Learn about Fae, also known as fairies, who are mythical creatures with magical powers and mischievous nature. Explore their origins, types, characteristics, and role in nature and folklore.

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   fairy

   /ˈfɛːri/

   noun

   • 1. a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers, especially a female one: "she believed she had had fairies at the bottom of her garden"
   • 2. a gay man. offensive
   • ▪ a man who is seen as unmasculine, timid, or affected.
   • 3. a Central and South American hummingbird with a green back and long tail.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting fairyland, or fairies collectively): from Old French faerie, from fae, ‘a fairy’, from Latin fata ‘the Fates’, plural of fatum (see fate). Compare with fay.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fairylike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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9. thegallerist.art › the-origins-of-fairies-myths-and-folkloreThe Origins of Fairies | Myths and Folklore

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   Nov 9, 2020 · Learn about the history, types, and powers of fairies, the magical creatures that inhabit the parallel universe of Faerie. Discover how fairies evolved from ancient gods and goddesses, and how they interact with humans in various ways.

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    May 29, 2018 · Learn about the origin, meaning, and types of fairies in literature and folklore. Find out how fairies are depicted in stories, legends, and myths from different cultures and periods.