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Maui is a Polynesian demigod and trickster hero. His antics have benefitted mankind immensely through such acts as creating land by pulling up islands while fishing, stealing fire from the underworld, raising the sky, and extending the days. 13/ #FairyTaleTuesday

Elegua is a Orisha (god of Santeria) originating in Yoruba culture & religion. He is a god of crossroads, as well as a trickster god and messenger. He enjoys playing tricks & jokes, and while he enjoys childish things, he is very powerful & respected. 12/ #FairyTaleTuesday

Time for a thread on ✨TRICKSTER GODS ✨ and ✨ TRICKSTERS IN MYTHOLOGY ✨ featuring brief descriptions of twelve of my favorite mythological tricksters from around the world 🪄 1/ #FairyTaleTuesday

The Roc is a giant bird of prey featuring in mythology throughout the Middle East. It is large enough to carry off an elephant & features in 4 stories of the Arabian Night, including in the tales of Sinbad, where he's trapped in a Roc's nest on one occasion. #FairyTaleTuesday

The Havman is a type of benevolent Scandinavian merman-esque creature. Unlike mermen in most other parts of the world, the Havman is described as quite handsome, but with blue skin, green hair, and a fish tail. They can also predict the future. #DarkGreenWeek

Asrai are a type of English water fairy that inhabit lakes and rivers. They have pale silvery skin and are reported to resemble mist. They hide underwater in the day and dance on the surface at night. Their beauty enraptures men, but their touch burns like dry ice. #DarkGreenWeek

In Arab & Islamic folklore, Jinn are spirit creatures who can assume numerous shapes & can be good or evil. They are not immortal but hold significant supernatural powers. In the Quran, it's stated that jinn were created from smokeless fire. #FolkloreThursday

🖼: Charles Folkard

The Summer court gains power at the Spring equinox. They represent mature life & their focus is on sustaining life, making more pragmatic decisions than the Spring court. They tend to be more arrogant and are capable of cruelty, but are polite & mannered. #FairyTaleTuesday 7/

Unseelie faeries like to travel in a group at night and assault travelers physically, mentally, and emotionally, especially if they are spiritually ignorant. #FairyTaleTuesday 5/

The Unseelie Court is typically viewed as the opposite of the Seelie court. They are more malicious and nearly always unfavorable to humans. These faeries are not always evil but they tend to prefer harming rather than helping. #FairyTaleTuesday 4/