Celtic Faeries ~ No Tinks Here

Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world.

**Before we get started, let me first provide you with a list of common spellings for the magical and mystical beings we are discussing today: faerie, fairy, fayerie, feirie, feyrie, ferie, pherie, pharie, etc.! I, personally, prefer “faerie” so we’ll go with that.

Ok, moving right along…

When we think of faeries, many of us think of the cute little fluttery beings that look like miniature humans with gossamer wings.

…and in the world of Disney, they are.

However, lurking in the shadows and hiding in plain sight are the daoine sìth, the faery people.

          

The Gaelic Celts believe the daoine sìth to be their deities lost in the mists of time, and the advent of Christianity.

          

          

The daoine sìth can be cute and sparkly, or they can be monstrous and horrifying. They can be mischievous, or evil, or they can be good and helpful. Sometimes it depends on how you treat them, sometimes it’s just ‘cause they feel like it.

They may be small, they may be the same size as human beings, or they may decide to change their shape at will.

     

Many believe the faeries are all around us. They could be your neighbor, they could live among the flowers in your backyard, or they could even appear to you in your dreams.

So talk to me. What do you think? Do you believe in faeries?

Enter Strange Lands

Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world.

I recently came across this bit of fun, and immediately thought of all of you.

This is a collection of artwork from the book, “Strange Lands: A Field-Guide to the Celtic Otherworld” by Andrew L. Paciorek.

Here’s a blurb about the book, in case you haven’t picked it up yet:

“Strange Lands is a deeply researched and richly illustrated information guide to the entities and beasts of Celtic myth & legend and to the many strange beings that have entered the lore of the land through the influence of other cultures and technological evolution. At nearly 400 pages and featuring over 170 original illustrations, Strange Lands is an essential accompaniment for both the novice and seasoned walkers between worlds.”

So talk to me. What did you think of the faeries and other wee folk? Do you enjoy Celtic artwork? I have always love it, and I find these pieces fun and interesting. Have you read the book Strange Lands? What did you think of it?