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In the mid-1950s, two holly trees were cut down in a Devonshire parish, leading to violent protests from the locals, who feared that this would produce havoc from poltergeists. New trees were promptly replanted by the council and no hauntings were ever reported. #FairytaleTuesday
Thumbelina~
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Irish gods still walk with us, under new names. Brigid survived Christianity as St. Brigid, who absorbed her attributes and dominion, including holy wells before spreading across all of Christendom. In Haiti, she became a loa, Maman Brigitte. #FairytaleTuesday
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Tolkien's “bright colour" comment may be literal: in “English and Welsh” he quotes from the 1st Branch of the Mabinogi in which the otherworld dogs of Arawn King of Annwn are shining white with brilliant red ears (Art by Roger Garland) @FairyTale_Tues #FairyTaleTuesday
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Goddess of fate and warriors, the Morrigan is the raven-bound goddess of death and madness in Ireland. A goddess seemingly unique to Ireland in the Celtic world, she is both friend and foe to the other gods and later generations of warriors. #FairytaleTuesday
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Tír na nÓg, or ‘land of the young’, is an otherworldly realm from Irish mythology whose inhabitants are gifted with everlasting youth, beauty, health, and happiness. It was said to be the home of the ancient gods and fairies, but humans are forbidden. #FairyTaleTuesday
Some Grimmlins cooldown artworks in the game from a friend!!! (j.kotick_art on instagram)
Firewall, Scry Catastrophe, Soothe Beacon, and Magnetic Slam
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Eventually, he grew nostalgic for his home and Niamh agreed to send him back as long as he remained on his horse. When he got to Ireland, he met an old man struggling with a stone. As Oisin tried to help, the strap on his saddle broke and he fell to the ground. #FairyTaleTuesday
The Eachy (Each-Eh) is known for taking human form to fool or trick their victims, often looking innocent, sweet and kind, however they can give themselves away by dripping water at their feet. They can travel through any form of water #FairyTaleTuesday #scottish #fantasy
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Such a wonderful haunting tale, and so beautifully written. A dark tale of Fairy folk and the tragedy that surrounds their wants, needs, and promises to the humans that stray into their path. Welcome to Fairy Tale Tuesday.
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“The top o’ the mornin’ ta yas!” from a little Irish leprechaun.
'There is a beautiful phrase in one of the ancient manuscripts descriptive of the wonderful power of Irish music ... legends concerning the subtle charm of the fairy music and dance ...' Lady Wilde, Ancient Legends of Ireland. #FairyTaleTuesday https://t.co/NLcaGVpycC
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In Irish mythology the Tuatha Dé Danann, (the people of goddess Danu) are an ancient, magical and immortal race who dwell in the Otherworld. They often come to visit the mortal world, a mist or a heat haze signals their presence. Tread softly.
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The earliest #leprechaun story is medieval! Fergus mac Léti, King of Ulster fell asleep on beach & is dragged into sea by 3 lúchorpáin! He captures his abductors, who grant him 3 wishes in exchange for release! A wish granted was breathing underwater! #Ireland #FairyTaleTuesday☘️
Irish Fairy Tales (1920) is a book by James Stephens that retells ten Irish folktales. This collection is also graced by the beautiful artwork of Arthur Rackham.
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The gean-cánach, the 'love talker', is a male faerie in Irish myth similar to a leprechaun. He is known for seducing men and women, but is particularly fond of shepherds and milkmaids.
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art: Daemon Love by Maximilian Pirner
The term "jack-o'-lantern" may be derived from the Irish legends of Stingy Jack, a conniving drunk who cheats death time & again. When he eventually dies, neither Heaven nor Hell can take him, so he wanders between worlds, using a hollow turnip as a lantern. #FairyTaleTuesday