So… I was asked to write up something that is close to my heart. Fairies. <3 I thought it would be fun, and expected to just ramble one about them, but much to my surprise? I found that.. I really didn’t have much to ramble about. I just love them, and believe with all my heart that they exist. It’s hard to
just expect you, dear friend, to believe so blindly based on my say so. With that in mind, I set about to find some information, that I could share with you. In the hopes that you would see them for what they are, and share my fascination with you, if only for a few moments!
Fairies are tiny, humanoid, supernatural creatures with wings. They are extremely long-lived beings known to possess magical powers such as the ability to fly and cast spells. They are also cited for their mischievous nature. So you can of course see why I am fascinated by them!
Fairies are pagan in origin and are found among all branches of the Celtic families. Once known as pagan gods and goddesses, the tradition to worship these little beings spread to France, Germany, and the British Isles. The Welsh peoples originally worked within a matriarchal society. They worshipped The Mother Goddess, and they called fairies The Mothers. Hence, Fairyland was always the Land of Women and fairies are often depicted as such, and in a most lovely way, I might add. I can’t tell you the countless pictures of absolute stunning beauty should you google them. Watch out though, some people prefer to draw them in the nude.
The Irish still say fairies live in the pagan sidh (burial mounds and barrow graves), several hundred of which still stand in the Irish countryside today. Fairies are thought to have a connection to the deadlands as well as to heaven. They have the ability to freely weave in and out of the heavens, the earth, and the underworld. Fairies are still thought to come out of their hills (fairy hills) at Samhain or Halloween. It is on my agenda to some day get to Ireland, and see them for my self. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Fairies are also often found in wooded groves. Whether in hills or woods, they all reside in the land of Tir na nog which is the Land of Eternal Youth. Mortals cannot often see fairies because of the division of the worlds, but every now and again they get a precious glimpse of them. This often will happen at twilight when the veil of the worlds is briefly parted. Travelers must be wary, however. Entering Tir na nog can be very dangerous as few mortals have been known to escape alive.
Mischievous fairies have been known to lure travelers into Tir na nog, and few of these travelers have returned. Travelers that did return often described a dreamlike state in which they spent most of their time in a curious fog. Sometimes a traveler would come back decades later only to find his loved ones had passed away, while the traveler himself was still as young as the day he entered the grove. Will o’ Wisps are illuminated fairies, pretty lights, which lead unwary travelers into this strange land, and can be avoided by refusing to follow them.
Fairy peoples are thought to have descended from the race of Elves.Elves are an ancient race of magical, slender creatures with pointed ears thought to be extinct. Unlike fairies, they lack the ability to fly, which may have made the fairies a more adaptable race. Elves were once very closely associated with the land and with nature and fairies took over many of their roles in this tradition. Fairies are now air, water, fire and tree spirits.
Throughout most of the former celtic nations : Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Germany, the fairies are becoming things of the past. Even though fairies are commonly believed to exist today, from the eighteenth century and on they have been seen less and less. Once firmly ensconced in the minds of men, the fairies may now be in decline. That people do not often see them any more makes some argue that the fairies will eventually disappear as men stop believing in them. I know I believe in their existence, and will continue to do so… won’t you?
Now, this tumblr is supposed to lead you back to RPA. Where I can tell you, without an ounce of hesitation, Fairies are alive and well, along with all sorts of mystical creatures and beasts. So come and find out what we’re about. Regardless of if you believe or not, you should come on by. Magic is created every day, at RPA, and I know you wouldn’t want to miss out on that!
just expect you, dear friend, to believe so blindly based on my say so. With that in mind, I set about to find some information, that I could share with you. In the hopes that you would see them for what they are, and share my fascination with you, if only for a few moments!
Fairies are tiny, humanoid, supernatural creatures with wings. They are extremely long-lived beings known to possess magical powers such as the ability to fly and cast spells. They are also cited for their mischievous nature. So you can of course see why I am fascinated by them!
Fairies are pagan in origin and are found among all branches of the Celtic families. Once known as pagan gods and goddesses, the tradition to worship these little beings spread to France, Germany, and the British Isles. The Welsh peoples originally worked within a matriarchal society. They worshipped The Mother Goddess, and they called fairies The Mothers. Hence, Fairyland was always the Land of Women and fairies are often depicted as such, and in a most lovely way, I might add. I can’t tell you the countless pictures of absolute stunning beauty should you google them. Watch out though, some people prefer to draw them in the nude.
The Irish still say fairies live in the pagan sidh (burial mounds and barrow graves), several hundred of which still stand in the Irish countryside today. Fairies are thought to have a connection to the deadlands as well as to heaven. They have the ability to freely weave in and out of the heavens, the earth, and the underworld. Fairies are still thought to come out of their hills (fairy hills) at Samhain or Halloween. It is on my agenda to some day get to Ireland, and see them for my self. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Fairies are also often found in wooded groves. Whether in hills or woods, they all reside in the land of Tir na nog which is the Land of Eternal Youth. Mortals cannot often see fairies because of the division of the worlds, but every now and again they get a precious glimpse of them. This often will happen at twilight when the veil of the worlds is briefly parted. Travelers must be wary, however. Entering Tir na nog can be very dangerous as few mortals have been known to escape alive.
Mischievous fairies have been known to lure travelers into Tir na nog, and few of these travelers have returned. Travelers that did return often described a dreamlike state in which they spent most of their time in a curious fog. Sometimes a traveler would come back decades later only to find his loved ones had passed away, while the traveler himself was still as young as the day he entered the grove. Will o’ Wisps are illuminated fairies, pretty lights, which lead unwary travelers into this strange land, and can be avoided by refusing to follow them.
Fairy peoples are thought to have descended from the race of Elves.Elves are an ancient race of magical, slender creatures with pointed ears thought to be extinct. Unlike fairies, they lack the ability to fly, which may have made the fairies a more adaptable race. Elves were once very closely associated with the land and with nature and fairies took over many of their roles in this tradition. Fairies are now air, water, fire and tree spirits.
Throughout most of the former celtic nations : Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Germany, the fairies are becoming things of the past. Even though fairies are commonly believed to exist today, from the eighteenth century and on they have been seen less and less. Once firmly ensconced in the minds of men, the fairies may now be in decline. That people do not often see them any more makes some argue that the fairies will eventually disappear as men stop believing in them. I know I believe in their existence, and will continue to do so… won’t you?
Now, this tumblr is supposed to lead you back to RPA. Where I can tell you, without an ounce of hesitation, Fairies are alive and well, along with all sorts of mystical creatures and beasts. So come and find out what we’re about. Regardless of if you believe or not, you should come on by. Magic is created every day, at RPA, and I know you wouldn’t want to miss out on that!
Merry Gentry
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POSTED Monday January 16th
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