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In the English Language fey means otherwordly, able to see the future, or touched in the head. In popular culture the fey, if recognized at all, |
In the English Language fey means otherwordly, able to see the future, or touched in the head. In popular culture the fey, if recognized at all, are small, winged, humanoid, female creatures who are frequently portrayed in the nude. <ref name="Mythical Creatures Guide">http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Fae</ref> |
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Fae' can also be used as a collective term instead of describing one specific race. Classifications for fae include that of disposition, Seelie Court (Light) and Unseelie Court (Dark), and whether they live as a community (Troop) or on their own (Solitary). <ref name="Mythical Creatures Guide">http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Fae</ref> |
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In mythology and folklore 'fae' encompasses many magical creatures including, but not limited to: |
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Asrai |
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Bluecap |
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Boggart |
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Bogie |
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Brownie |
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Cluricaun |
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Dwarf |
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Elf |
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Fairy |
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Gnome |
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Goblin |
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Gremlin |
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Hob |
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Imp |
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Kelpie |
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Knocker |
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Kobold |
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Leprechaun |
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Menehune |
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Nisse |
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Nixie |
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Nymph |
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Ogre |
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Phooka |
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Pixie |
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Redcap |
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Selkie |
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Sidhe (pronounced "shee") |
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Sprite |
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Tomte |
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Troll |
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Trow |
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Will'o'Wisp |
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Xana |
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There are fey in every culture when the term is stretched to its broadest definition. <ref name="Mythical Creatures Guide">http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Fae</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:40, 27 March 2012
In the English Language fey means otherwordly, able to see the future, or touched in the head. In popular culture the fey, if recognized at all, are small, winged, humanoid, female creatures who are frequently portrayed in the nude. [1]
Fae' can also be used as a collective term instead of describing one specific race. Classifications for fae include that of disposition, Seelie Court (Light) and Unseelie Court (Dark), and whether they live as a community (Troop) or on their own (Solitary). [1]
In mythology and folklore 'fae' encompasses many magical creatures including, but not limited to:
Asrai Bluecap Boggart Bogie Brownie Cluricaun Dwarf Elf Fairy Gnome Goblin Gremlin Hob Imp Kelpie Knocker Kobold Leprechaun Menehune Nisse Nixie Nymph Ogre Phooka Pixie Redcap Selkie Sidhe (pronounced "shee") Sprite Tomte Troll Trow Will'o'Wisp Xana
There are fey in every culture when the term is stretched to its broadest definition. [1]