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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)
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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'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. 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.
🎨Joan Brull

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The earliest 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!

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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.


art: Daemon Love by Maximilian Pirner

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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.

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BANSHEE
..of Celtic Mythology, a sign of death, the word "Banshee"deriving from "Bean Si",..the fairy woman, appear, generally as an a screeching female or old woman( but also as a hare, or a hooded crow) appearing in the night..#StPatricksDay

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GREEN🇮🇪💚
..symbolic colour of Celtic folklore, most favoured by the fairies, and flourishing vegetation, the fairies as spirits of fertility and abundance..
Titania.."in wanton green.." 🧚
A Midsummer Night's Dream

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LEPRECHAUN🇮🇪
...according to legend, fairies pay the leprechaun for their work with golden coins which the "little people" collect in large pots..the famous "pots of gold" at the end of the rainbow

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Some incredible work-in-progress pieces from ’s Blackdog Games! These are so cool! We hope we can get the full game funded & out into the world!

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The Roc/Rukh is a monsterous bird that can lift elephants into the sky & makes several appearances in the 1,001 Arabian Nights.
Art by Edward Julius Detmold
Plate from The Arabian Nights, 'The Roc Which Fed Its Young On Elephants.'

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