This is the Fairy page.
- Region of origin: Europe
- Habitat: Forest, fairyland
- Source: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" etc.
Features
Shape and Size
- Often in small humanoid form (e.g., dwarfs with butterfly-like wings).
- Depending on the region and folklore, they may be the same size as humans or have an atypical appearance.
Personality and Nature
- Sometimes they are portrayed as good and helpful, other times as mischievous and annoying to humans.
- They are often considered nature spirits or guardians.
House
- They are said to live in places rich in nature, such as forests, springs, hills, streams, and flower gardens.
- Some folklore has it that they live in certain trees, rocks, and hidden worlds (fairyland).
Power and Capability
- They possess magical or supernatural powers that can benefit or bring disaster to people.
- They are often invisible to the human eye and are believed to appear only under special conditions.
Characteristics
Beautiful dwarf with wings
Fairies are fantastical beings that appear in myths and folklore, and are deeply connected to nature and specific places. They are generally small, human-like creatures with butterfly-like wings, but depending on the region and legend, they may be the same size as a human or have a strange appearance. Their personalities are diverse, and they are sometimes depicted as kind and helpful, while others are described as mischievous and troublesome to humans. They are particularly connected to nature, and while they make their home in places rich in nature such as forests, springs, streams, hills, and flower fields, there are also legends in which they live in specific trees or rocks, or in a fairyland that is invisible to humans.
Mischievous and capricious spirit
Fairies have magical and supernatural powers, and can either be blessings or bringing misfortune to humans. They are usually invisible to the human eye, and are said to only appear under special conditions. These fairies play the role of spirits and guardians of nature, and some are in charge of natural elements such as water, wind, fire, and earth, while others protect the home and help with housework. Mischievous fairies show their playful side by teasing and trapping humans, while some fairies are of royal or aristocratic nature and are sometimes depicted as rulers who govern their world.
The word “fairy” comes from the word “fate.”
Fairies are beings that originated from beliefs in nature and the worship of spirits, and have left their mark on many cultures. They play an especially important role in Celtic mythology and European folklore, and these stories have been passed down through the ages to modern fairy tales and fantasy literature, forming an idealized image of fairies. Fairies are not simply fantasy creatures, but can be said to be symbols of people's views of nature, beliefs, and imagination.
The illustrations on this page were created by Midjourney.
