Race And The Development Of The European Fairy Tale, Literature Professor Kimberly Lau reveals how “innocent” stories often ...

The reality of magical creatures like fairies, elves, witches and more is often debated. Most of our cultural understanding and beliefs about fairies come from mainstream movies, TV shows and comics.

Many feel like Disney has lost its magic touch over the years. Their focus on live-action remakes and prioritizing money over ...

Milana Anderson's new book got me thinking unexpectedly about how fairy tales not only can help readers ​learn about animal sentience but also lead to new scientific research.

The male ruler of Ireland's fairy folk appears in many guises throughout folklore including the benevolent Finvarra and the ...

Reading The Tale of Tales, Giambattisa Basile's 17th-century book of fairy stories, is both exhilarating and exhausting. If that sounds like a warning, it is. If that sounds like a promise, well, good ...

The origins of the Fairy King in old Celtic lore. Stories of fairies are prominent in Irish folklore, and the belief in a fairy hierarchy, or fairy royalty, has been a popular notion for centuries.

The best way to create a New Year's mood is to review Soviet film tales. They immerse themselves in the atmosphere of magic, ...

Analysis: Getting on the wrong side of a fairy could make or break your luck, health, livestock, home or fortune Many customs in Irish rural life have been traditionally dominated by superstitious ...

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