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| FAERY LORE |
In the Irish language the word for faery is "sidhe" (pronounced shee). It is
believed to be derived from the Hindustani word "siddhi" that means,
"something which controls the elements." Rivers often divide the faery
realm from the earthly realm and are referred to as "bridges to the Sidhe."
There are many different types of faeries, both good and evil faeries.
Most faeries are believed to be created from superstition or as an
explanation for something strange that was hard to explain. There are a
lot of people who believe faeries are real, and possibly related to the
fallen angel myths.
believed to be derived from the Hindustani word "siddhi" that means,
"something which controls the elements." Rivers often divide the faery
realm from the earthly realm and are referred to as "bridges to the Sidhe."
There are many different types of faeries, both good and evil faeries.
Most faeries are believed to be created from superstition or as an
explanation for something strange that was hard to explain. There are a
lot of people who believe faeries are real, and possibly related to the
fallen angel myths.
| FAERIES A-Z |
Lesidhe are guardians of the forests of Ireland and
appear as foliage. They like to mimic mockingbirds
to confuse travelers & they are not very fond of
humans so it is best to stay clear of them.
Limniades are found in the Greek countryside and
appear as small blobs of pure light. Some think
they are discarnate humans condemned to walk the
earth at night to repent for some misdeed. They
may have once been sun deities.
Lob originate from Wales & are small dark blobs that
can be found near human discord or violence. If
you have been part of a quarrel or violent scene, it
is a good idea to banish the negative vibrations.
Focus on dispersing any Lobs and then mentally
cleanse the area with pink light.
The Lorelei is a lovely young woman faery who sits
on the cliffs above the Rhine River in Germany,
luring sailors to their deaths in the rocks below with
her haunting songs.
Lunantisidhe are guardians of the blackthorn trees
of Ireland. They look like small, bald, old men & they
hate humans.
Lutins are air faeries found in France. They are
shapeshifters that change shape so often that no
one knows what they really look like. They are very
unpredictable toward humans & should be avoided.
Ly Erg can be found on lonely roadsides near water
in Scotland. He is seen before one dies & he wears
a soldier's uniform and has a red right hand. By
raising his right hand, he makes a challenge to
combat, but it is best to retreat. Engaging him in
battle will cause your death in a fortnight. Some say
his red hand is the result of bloodstains from those
he has killed in battle.
appear as foliage. They like to mimic mockingbirds
to confuse travelers & they are not very fond of
humans so it is best to stay clear of them.
Limniades are found in the Greek countryside and
appear as small blobs of pure light. Some think
they are discarnate humans condemned to walk the
earth at night to repent for some misdeed. They
may have once been sun deities.
Lob originate from Wales & are small dark blobs that
can be found near human discord or violence. If
you have been part of a quarrel or violent scene, it
is a good idea to banish the negative vibrations.
Focus on dispersing any Lobs and then mentally
cleanse the area with pink light.
The Lorelei is a lovely young woman faery who sits
on the cliffs above the Rhine River in Germany,
luring sailors to their deaths in the rocks below with
her haunting songs.
Lunantisidhe are guardians of the blackthorn trees
of Ireland. They look like small, bald, old men & they
hate humans.
Lutins are air faeries found in France. They are
shapeshifters that change shape so often that no
one knows what they really look like. They are very
unpredictable toward humans & should be avoided.
Ly Erg can be found on lonely roadsides near water
in Scotland. He is seen before one dies & he wears
a soldier's uniform and has a red right hand. By
raising his right hand, he makes a challenge to
combat, but it is best to retreat. Engaging him in
battle will cause your death in a fortnight. Some say
his red hand is the result of bloodstains from those
he has killed in battle.
Alven are water faeries found in the Netherlands.
Their bodies are so light that they are almost
invisible and they are wingless, but they can travel
through the air enclosed in a water bubble. They
have been known to show themselves while wearing
otter skins. Alvens are most active at night under
moonlight. They live in ponds, lakes and rivers and
they protect night-blooming plants and will harm any
human that attempts to destroy one of these plants.
Their only known enemy is fish and they are friendly
to nature loving humans.
Ankou is found in Brittany, but is also part of
Cornwall, Wales and Irish mythology. Other known
names are Death, the Grim Reaper and Father Time
and Ankou is part of all elements, including the least
known element, spirit. Ankou represents Death and
is the soul collector of passed-on humans. No one
alive has ever seen his dark face buried deep within
his black robes, for only those who are about to die
can lay eyes on his face. In Ireland, he is known to
drive a black cart drawn by four black horses. This is
a faery that should not be contacted!
Anthropophagi are found in England even though the
name of this faery is of Greek origin, which means
"man-eating." The Anthropophagi is a headless
cannibal. He has no nose, his eyes rest on his
shoulders and his mouth is at the center of his chest.
Air is the element of this repulsive faery and it is not
known how to find them. It is believed that these are
not faeries, but traces of a memory of a cannibalistic
race which migrated from northern Africa to Britain in
the Dark Ages.
Ashrays are water faeries found in Scotland. They
are only seen at night because sunlight will melt
them into a rainbow pool of water. Their white
bodies are almost translucent and they are often
mistaken for sea ghosts. Ashrays are both male and
female and though they appear to be young, they are
in fact quite ancient. These faeries cannot live on
land and it is believed that they may have been
cursed to live underwater. These faeries should be
approached with caution as it is not known if they will
harm humans.
Attorcroppe are earth faeries found in Saxony.
These evil faeries look like serpents with arms and
legs and are usually active at night. They may have
come into the faery lore of Saxony by the sly ways of
poisonous snakes. Attorcroppe can be found near
rivers and woodlands.
Ballybogs are earth faeries found in Ireland.
Sometimes called Peat Faeries, Mudbogs or Boggies,
these faeries are small, mud-covered creatures.
Their bodies are round and they have long skinny
arms and legs. They are not very intelligent and
grunt instead of speaking. Ballybogs are found near
peat bogs and are believed to be guardian spirits of
the bogs. A large number of human bodies have
been found in the peat bogs of northern Europe.
There is evidence suggesting they were human
sacrifices and it is possible that thousands of years
ago, human sacrifices were made to keep the bog
faeries happy.
Basilisk are fire faeries found in Greece. It looks like
a large golden snake with a red crest on it's head and
it also has two arms. This highly poisonous faery can
kill by looking at, touching, or breathing on a human
or animal. The only animals that can kill it are the
crow, rooster, weasel and mongoose. It is similar to
the Greek Medusa in that it can be killed by viewing
it's own hideous reflection. It is advised to avoid the
Basilisk.
Bean-Fionn is a female water faery that lives beneath
lakes and streams. She will reach up and drown
children in or near the water. Her name means
"white woman" because she is known to wear a white
gown.
The Beansidhe are female water faeries that foretell
death. Also known as the Washerwoman in Ireland,
she can be found by a stream washing what appears
to be bloody shrouds of a person that is about to die.
She has long stringy hair and ghostly white skin. Her
blood-chilling keening can be heard at night outside
the house of someone about to die.
Bean-Tighe are known as faery housekeepers that
watch over children, hearth and even pets. She
even helps with household chores! These friendly
faeries can be attracted by leaving out their favorite
food-strawberries & cream. They are especially
drawn to people of Milesian ancestry.
Black Angus are large black dogs with yellow eyes
found in England and Scotland. The Black Angus
roams the countryside showing himself to those
about to die.
Bocan are air faeries found on the Isle of Skye in
Scotland. They attack and kill travelers. It is best to
avoid these faeries.
Boggarts are earth faeries found in Scotland. They
are also known as Hobgoblins or the Boogey Man.
They are male dwarfs and very ill-tempered. They will
enter a house and destroy everything inside. These
unpleasant faeries should be avoided.
Boobrie are water faeries found in Scotland. They
are also known as the Waterhorse and are black
birds with large, sharp claws. The Boobrie seeks out
ships transporting sheep and cattle. It can
shapeshift into a horse and run along the top of the
water. The Boobrie cannot exist on land.
Brownies are earth faeries found in Scotland. They
are very small male dwarf faeries with black eyes.
They only like people that are kind to nature & other
people. If kindness is shown to them, they will help
out around the house and chase away wicked spirits.
Brownies will only come to you if they are sure you
are the kind of person they want to help.
Brown Men are fire faeries found in Cornwall and
Scotland. They are short, thin male faeries with red
hair who protect animals. Not much is known about
them because they shun humans.
Buachailleen are earth faeries found in the pastures
Ireland and Scotland. They wear pointed red hats
and are shapeshifters. Being mischievous, they
torment animals for fun.
Buggars are air faeries known in England. They are
shapeshifters so it is hard to know what they really
look like. Buggars are dangerous to humans, but
they never leave the astral plane. Do not contact
these faeries.
Bugul Noz is an earth faery found in Brittany. He is
very ugly & the last of his race. He lives
underground deep in the woodlands. It is believed
he is friendly, but many are scared off by his
appearance. He may be able to assist with spells of
fertility & prosperity.
Bunyip are water faeries found in swamps of
Australia. They are short and covered in mud. These
faeries are friendly to humans and bark like a dog to
warn of impending danger. Call to them & announce
your friendly intentions. They can help catch fish &
also warn against any intruders while you are
traveling in marshy areas.
Buttery Sprites are earth faeries found in England.
No one has seen one of these faeries, but they are
known to seek vengeance against humans who cheat
others. They are active at night and live in old
abbeys & inns.
Bwaganod are water faeries found in Wales. They
are goblins that shapeshift into other animals. They
do not like humans so it is advised not to contact
them.
Bwbachs are earth faeries found in Wales. These
house faeries always appear as males with large red
hats and loincloths. They are very mischievous
house faeries and are not very helpful. It is best to
leave them alone.
Bwciod is a fire faery found in Wales. He is slender
with a long pointy nose and purple eyes. He is a
goblin that loves the warmth of a hearth fire and
once he has entered a home, it is almost impossible
to get rid of him. The Bwciod is a nuisance and
should be avoided.
Cailleac Bhuer is a water faery found in Scotland.
Also known as The Blue Hag, she is an old woman
who walks around at night with a walking stick & a
carrion crow that sits on her left shoulder.
Associated with the Crone Goddess, she is believed
to dwell in a land that is always winter and her power
is greatest from Samhain to Ostara. Do not fear her,
but do be careful. Call on her as you would the
Goddess & this faery may be able to help with any
type of magic & ritual.
Cait Sith is a large black faery cat with green eyes
that wanders the Scottish Highlands.
Callicantzaroi are earth faeries found in Greece,
Albania & Italy. They are trooping faeries that are
small, skinny & always nude. They ride chickens &
celebrate at Yule, the rebirth of the Sun Gods.
Chi Spirits are air faeries from China. They are pure
energy & the Chinese believe that the free
movement of these faeries improves health &
protection of the home. Furniture can be moved to
improve the Chi flow & mirrors are placed over walls
to act as portals allowing energy to flow.
Chin-Chin Kobakama are earth faeries found in Japan
that resemble elves. They are friendly toward
humans, but can be a nuisance. If the home is kept
clean, they will bless & protect the inhabitants.
Churn Milk Peg & Melch Dick are a female & male
dwarf faeries that wear the peasant clothes of 15th
century England. They are found in the English
countryside guarding fruit & nut orchards.
Clurichauns are earth faeries found in the wine
cellars of Ireland. Resembling the Leprechaun, he
will protect the wine cellar & chase away thieves. To
contact a Clurichaun, leave out some wine.
Corrigans are water faeries found in Brittany &
Cornwall. They are blonde women by night & ugly
hags by day. One legend is that if a man loves her in
both forms, she will become human & remain
beautiful night & day.
Cucui are earth faeries found in Northern Mexico
that are large, drooling monsters. They will try to
harm anyone they meet so it is best to avoid them.
Devas are elemental nature spirits found in Greece,
Persia, Isle of Man & England. They are small &
appear as bright spheres of light. Devas are found
anywhere in nature & could be contacted by going
directly into nature & inviting them to be part of an
outdoor ritual.
Dinnshenchas are fire dwarf faeries found in Ireland
that can shapeshift into any form to help avenge
women harmed by men. They are in the service of
the Irish Goddess Aine & could be called on to
protect & give strength to women.
Domoviyr are earth faeries found in Russia. They are
male elves that live in human homes & offer
protection, but beware of their jealous nature before
setting out food & inviting them in.
Dracs are water faeries found in the waters of
France. They appear as floating purple blobs, a
golden chalice or in a female human form. They are
dangerous because they look for human males to
mate with & will draw them to the water as a golden
chalice or as a beautiful woman, then pull them under
the water.
Drakes are fire faeries found in England that will
bless your hearth & keep the firewood dry in
exchange for living in your home. The downside is
these beings smell bad.
Dryads are tree spirits found in Celtic countries that
appear as wisps of light. Referred to as female,
these beings are friendly, but like to tease humans.
They prefer willow trees, though they live in all
sacred trees. The Dryads taught the druids tree
magic & divination. If approached properly, they may
assist others with the secrets of tree magic, but be
patient with their games.
Duendes are earth faeries found in the Iberian
Peninsula that appear as middle-aged women. They
are small and their fingers look like long icicles.
They are jealous of humans & try to harm them. Keep
away from these faeries.
Duergarrs are earth faeries found in England. They
are malicious dwarf faeries & like to prey on unwary
travelers.
Dybbuk are dangerous astral entities found in Israel.
They are more like demons because of their power to
possess a human body. Music is effective in driving
these beings away.
Ellyllons are water faeries found in Cornwall & Wales
& are guardians of the domain of the Lady of the Lake
from the Arthurian myths. They may be able to help
contact the Goddess.
Eves are found all over the world. They are small &
chubby. Trooping elves are considered friendly
while solitary elves can be dangerous. Their only
enemy is the cat. They can aid in home protection &
raising energy for all types of spells & rituals. Leave
out food & milk to attract them, but remember to lock
up the cat!
The Erlkonig is an air faerie from Germany that is only
seen by those about to die. The name means "Elf
King" & he appears wearing a golden crown &
tailored clothing. His home is Valhallah, the Nordic
Land of the Dead.
Erdluitle are dwarf faeries found in Switzerland. They
have webbed feet, but can't swim. At one time they
were helpful to farmers, but now they seem to dislike
humans.
The Fachan is a nasty air faery found in the Scottish
Highlands. He has one head, one eye, one ear, one
arm, one leg, one toe-all centered down the middle
of his hairy & feathered body. He chases all living
things away with a spiked club.
Fays are nature faeries found in Albania. They are
tiny with wings & are helpful to the Goddess in
Turning the Wheel of the Year, aiding the changes of
nature. They can be temperamental so it is unknown
if they would be any help to humans.
Fin Folk are water faeries found in the lochs of
Scotland. They avoid humans, but don't seem to wish
us any harm. According to legend, they live in a
miniature kingdom encased in glass on loch bottoms.
They may be found on the astral plane, but approach
with caution! They may be helpful with spells for
protection & preservation of plants & all marine life.
Fir Darrigs are water faeries found in Ireland. They
live along polluted coastlines & swamps. They are
unpleasant rat-like faeries that are dangerous &
should be avoided.
Fireesin are found on the Isle of Man & are known to
help farmers. They are nude & covered with brown,
course hair. Fireesin aren't very intelligent & they
are most active in spring, summer & autumn.
Folletti are weather faeries found in Italy. Their
favorite element is air & they love to whip up wind
storms that they can ride on. They are so small they
can barely be seen, but they have toes that point
backward. Folletti pay no attention to humans.
Formorians are the survivors of a banished faery
race driven out of Ireland by the Tuatha De Danann.
They were driven into the sea & condemned to live
forever as sea monsters. They are ill-tempered &
grotesque-looking creatures that should be avoided.
Fossegrim are guardians of waterfalls in Norway.
They are expert harpers & have beautiful singing
voices. They appear as attractive men & women.
While they do not intend to harm anyone, their
playfulness can get out of hand so it is best to
approach them with caution.
Fylgiar can only be seen by its human familiar before
the person dies. It is believed an Icelandic child
born with a caul over its head will go through life
with a faery companion known as a Fylgiar. The
Fylgiar will warn its human of their own death, at
which time the Fylgiar will show itself.
Gancanagh is a male faery found in Ireland that will
materialize in lonely places to seduce human
females, who will die of love for him. He holds an
Irish clay pipe, which he does not smoke.
The Gandharvas are very small faeries that live
inside caves in India. They possess musical talent &
try to avoid humans.
Gans are vaporous spirits that can be found in the
rugged moutains of the American Southwest & are
the faery folk of the Apaches. The Apaches have
special dances & ceremonies to honor these spirits
& believe the Gans represent the spirit of the
mountains & the good and evil to be found there.
Geancanach are fire faeries found in Ireland. They
are very small with large eyes, pointed ears & wings.
They are sometimes mistaken for lightning bugs.
Geancanach are guardians of home hearths & can be
contacted with a simple evocation at your fireside &
an offering of milk.
Ghillie Dhu are fire faeries found in Scotland. They
are tree spirits disguised as foliage & they dislike
humans. They favor birch trees & will grab the
unwary traveler, enslaving them forever. Contact
not advised.
Gianes are wood Elves found in the forests of
northern Italy. They are master cloth weavers &
some say they can weave potent spells. Divination is
one of their talents. Call to them in the woods if you
seek the answers to the future, but don't ask them to
do spells for you. The price they command is too
great.
Giants and Ogres are found all over the world.
Giants look like large humans. Ogres are the same
size as humans, but have deformed faces &
excessive body hair. Giants can be friendly or nasty
& Ogres are usually unfriendly. They should be
approached with caution & it is not known how they
can be helpful.
Gitto are air faeries found in fields in Wales after
sundown between Samhain & Beltane. They have
horse heads & goat bodies, but they have human
speech. They are wingless, but can fly short
distances. They do not like people so it is advised
not to contact them.
Glashtin can be found in the sky during a severe
storm on the Isle of Man. They are goblins that are
half cow & half horse. Cow head = stupid, horse
head = shrewd & cunning. Contact is unknown &
unadvised.
The Glaistig is a water faery found in Scotland. She
appears as a beautiful woman, but she has animal
parts. She preys on human males, sucking their
blood or drowning them. Contact not advised!
Gnomes are earth dwarf faeries found in Europe.
They appear quite old, but their life span is around a
thousand years. They are male & female adults and
children that are kind-hearted & will always aid a sick
or frightened animal. Gnomes live deep in ancient
forests under old oak trees & their main occupation
is the protection & healing of wildlife, though they
will occasionally help a human. A simple invitation my
bring them to you. They can help protect pets & they
excel in healing spells.
Golem are unthinking creatures made of clay into a
human being. Originating in Israel, they are like
zombies-staring & unthinking. Contact not advised.
The Grant looks like a small, oddly-formed horse that
walks erect. They can be seen at sunset & warn of
approaching danger. They are attached to a
particular English village & are friendly. It is not
known how to contact them.
Gremlins are also known as Sky Boogies and
originated in Germany though they are also found in
England. They are hairy all over and are dark brown
in color. Their wide grins are anything but mirthful &
they have stubby little ears. They dislike humans &
will try to destroy them whenever possible. During
World War II, pilots from both sides reported seeing
hairy creatures on their wings. They reportedly did
damage to the planes.
Gruagach is a solitary female earth faery that is
extremely grotesque in appearance, but has a heart
of gold. She can be found in the pastures of
Scotland guarding the livestock. Legend tells us that
if she appears at a doorway & is turned away, she will
create trouble & steal animals. She may be able to
assist with spiritual quests & in guarding herds.
Guriuz are weather faeries found in Italy, but they
haven't been spotted for a long time. They used to
help bring the weather needed by farmers.
Gwragedd Annwn can be found in or near the lakes
of the Black Mountains of Wales. These water
faeries are helpful to women & children. They will
occasionally take human males as mates. The
offspring of these unions are gifted in music. They
can aid in protection spells for women & children, but
approach with caution.
Gwyllions are fire faeries found in the welsh
mountains and in Faeryland's mountains. They care
for wild goats and dislike humans. They will not allow
themselves to be found by humans.
Hamadryadniks are tree spirits of Yugoslavia &
Czechoslovakia. They look like foliage and are hard
to see. If they touch the earth at night, they vanish
forever. They hate humans & should be left alone.
Heather Pixies can be found in heather fields or the
moors of the Scottish Lowlands. They have clear or
golden auras & delicate, almost translucent wings.
The word Pixie may be related to the early inhabitants
of Scotland, the Picts.
Hobgoblins are evil faeries from England that like to
live in homes & cause trouble. They are usually
attracted to a home by the warmth of the hearth fire.
Like all faeries, they cannot build a fire on their own.
It is best to leaves these faeries be.
Huldrafolk are Elves found deep in the caves of the
mountains in Scandinavia. With a lick of their dark
brown tongue, they can blight humans with
deformities. Contact not advised!
Hyldermoder is a Scandinavian tree faery, the Elder
Tree Mother who guards the sacred Elder trees. She
is always dressed in a flowing green gown & appears
to be an elderly, protective mother. Contact her as
you would a Goddess & she may offer help with
spells related to tree magic, fertility, wisdom,
prosperity or inspiration.
Hyters are from England and are shapeshifters who
appear as birds. They are active in the early evening
and it is not known what they think of humans.
Ieles are large bipedal cats found in Romania &
Eastern Europe. They prey on humans by luring them
off the main road by singing or dancing and then
suck their blood. If you come upon one, stay in the
center of the crossroads, which is a place of
protection as it is seen as an equilateral cross.
Illes are trolls found in Iceland. They are hairy, dark
and naked. Illes are dangerous to humans because
they will change into beautiful humans long enough
to lure their human prey into their underground
world. They kill by suffocation & through making
humans pine away for the beautiful temporary forms
these Trolls can takes.
Irish Elves can be found at the base of sacred trees
in the dense woodlands of Germany. They are
dwarf-like and wear green or blue clothes and red
caps. They care for wild animals & seem to be
friendly toward humans. They may be helpful in
finding healing herbs for a sick or injured pet.
Irish Sea Water Guardians are the guardians of the
Irish Seas off the Isle of Man. They are very small
surrounded by a green-blue aura of light & serve the
Sea God Manann. They will help all living creatures
in need on the sea if they are specifically asked to do
so.
Jimaninos are winged trooping faeries found in
Mexico that look like pudgy children & they may be
souls of children that don't know they are dead. They
aid the Goddess in the turning of the Wheel of the
Year.
Jinn are air faeries from Saudi Arabia that live in
special oil lamps & when summoned by their masters,
they must grant their master's wishes.
Kelpies are web-footed water spirits with manes and
tails like horses & the lower bodies of women that
once populated the North Sea & the lochs of
Scotland. They would eat anything from deer to
humans. Contact is not advised.
Klaboutermannikins are invisible faeries found in the
figureheads of German ships. They guarded the ship
from sickness, rocks, storms and dangerous winds.
If they can be contacted, they may be able to help
bless a boat or ship.
Knockers are dwarf faeries who live in the mines &
caves of Cornwall. They like to play games & aid
respectful miners. Miners follow their knocking
sound to find a rich vein. Frantic knocking in any
mine is a warning of imminent danger. Food & drink
is left out to show respect for the Knockers.
Kolbalds are dwarf faeries found in homes or hollow
trees in Germany. They wear brown knee pants &
caps. They are too untrustworthy to be of much help
to humans.
Korreds are elven-like guardians of the standing
stones of Brittany. They have huge heads with wild
spiky hair, hairy bodies and long pointed noses.
According to Breton legends, they will aid any
sincere seeker who comes to learn the lessons &
share the power of the stones.
The Lady of the Lake lives in Dosmary Pool in
Cornwall. She is the one who gave Arthur his famous
sword Excalibur. It might be possible to contact her
as one would a Goddess.
Leanansidhe is a beautiful vampire faery that lives
under the Irish Sea off the eastern coast of Ireland.
It is believed that she can give inspiration to poets,
but the reward for her services is death so it is best
to look elsewhere for inspiration.
Leprechauns are guardians of the pot of gold &
originated from Ireland. If one can gain control of
these wily creatures, one would win the pot of gold
plus three wishes. Good luck with that!
Their bodies are so light that they are almost
invisible and they are wingless, but they can travel
through the air enclosed in a water bubble. They
have been known to show themselves while wearing
otter skins. Alvens are most active at night under
moonlight. They live in ponds, lakes and rivers and
they protect night-blooming plants and will harm any
human that attempts to destroy one of these plants.
Their only known enemy is fish and they are friendly
to nature loving humans.
Ankou is found in Brittany, but is also part of
Cornwall, Wales and Irish mythology. Other known
names are Death, the Grim Reaper and Father Time
and Ankou is part of all elements, including the least
known element, spirit. Ankou represents Death and
is the soul collector of passed-on humans. No one
alive has ever seen his dark face buried deep within
his black robes, for only those who are about to die
can lay eyes on his face. In Ireland, he is known to
drive a black cart drawn by four black horses. This is
a faery that should not be contacted!
Anthropophagi are found in England even though the
name of this faery is of Greek origin, which means
"man-eating." The Anthropophagi is a headless
cannibal. He has no nose, his eyes rest on his
shoulders and his mouth is at the center of his chest.
Air is the element of this repulsive faery and it is not
known how to find them. It is believed that these are
not faeries, but traces of a memory of a cannibalistic
race which migrated from northern Africa to Britain in
the Dark Ages.
Ashrays are water faeries found in Scotland. They
are only seen at night because sunlight will melt
them into a rainbow pool of water. Their white
bodies are almost translucent and they are often
mistaken for sea ghosts. Ashrays are both male and
female and though they appear to be young, they are
in fact quite ancient. These faeries cannot live on
land and it is believed that they may have been
cursed to live underwater. These faeries should be
approached with caution as it is not known if they will
harm humans.
Attorcroppe are earth faeries found in Saxony.
These evil faeries look like serpents with arms and
legs and are usually active at night. They may have
come into the faery lore of Saxony by the sly ways of
poisonous snakes. Attorcroppe can be found near
rivers and woodlands.
Ballybogs are earth faeries found in Ireland.
Sometimes called Peat Faeries, Mudbogs or Boggies,
these faeries are small, mud-covered creatures.
Their bodies are round and they have long skinny
arms and legs. They are not very intelligent and
grunt instead of speaking. Ballybogs are found near
peat bogs and are believed to be guardian spirits of
the bogs. A large number of human bodies have
been found in the peat bogs of northern Europe.
There is evidence suggesting they were human
sacrifices and it is possible that thousands of years
ago, human sacrifices were made to keep the bog
faeries happy.
Basilisk are fire faeries found in Greece. It looks like
a large golden snake with a red crest on it's head and
it also has two arms. This highly poisonous faery can
kill by looking at, touching, or breathing on a human
or animal. The only animals that can kill it are the
crow, rooster, weasel and mongoose. It is similar to
the Greek Medusa in that it can be killed by viewing
it's own hideous reflection. It is advised to avoid the
Basilisk.
Bean-Fionn is a female water faery that lives beneath
lakes and streams. She will reach up and drown
children in or near the water. Her name means
"white woman" because she is known to wear a white
gown.
The Beansidhe are female water faeries that foretell
death. Also known as the Washerwoman in Ireland,
she can be found by a stream washing what appears
to be bloody shrouds of a person that is about to die.
She has long stringy hair and ghostly white skin. Her
blood-chilling keening can be heard at night outside
the house of someone about to die.
Bean-Tighe are known as faery housekeepers that
watch over children, hearth and even pets. She
even helps with household chores! These friendly
faeries can be attracted by leaving out their favorite
food-strawberries & cream. They are especially
drawn to people of Milesian ancestry.
Black Angus are large black dogs with yellow eyes
found in England and Scotland. The Black Angus
roams the countryside showing himself to those
about to die.
Bocan are air faeries found on the Isle of Skye in
Scotland. They attack and kill travelers. It is best to
avoid these faeries.
Boggarts are earth faeries found in Scotland. They
are also known as Hobgoblins or the Boogey Man.
They are male dwarfs and very ill-tempered. They will
enter a house and destroy everything inside. These
unpleasant faeries should be avoided.
Boobrie are water faeries found in Scotland. They
are also known as the Waterhorse and are black
birds with large, sharp claws. The Boobrie seeks out
ships transporting sheep and cattle. It can
shapeshift into a horse and run along the top of the
water. The Boobrie cannot exist on land.
Brownies are earth faeries found in Scotland. They
are very small male dwarf faeries with black eyes.
They only like people that are kind to nature & other
people. If kindness is shown to them, they will help
out around the house and chase away wicked spirits.
Brownies will only come to you if they are sure you
are the kind of person they want to help.
Brown Men are fire faeries found in Cornwall and
Scotland. They are short, thin male faeries with red
hair who protect animals. Not much is known about
them because they shun humans.
Buachailleen are earth faeries found in the pastures
Ireland and Scotland. They wear pointed red hats
and are shapeshifters. Being mischievous, they
torment animals for fun.
Buggars are air faeries known in England. They are
shapeshifters so it is hard to know what they really
look like. Buggars are dangerous to humans, but
they never leave the astral plane. Do not contact
these faeries.
Bugul Noz is an earth faery found in Brittany. He is
very ugly & the last of his race. He lives
underground deep in the woodlands. It is believed
he is friendly, but many are scared off by his
appearance. He may be able to assist with spells of
fertility & prosperity.
Bunyip are water faeries found in swamps of
Australia. They are short and covered in mud. These
faeries are friendly to humans and bark like a dog to
warn of impending danger. Call to them & announce
your friendly intentions. They can help catch fish &
also warn against any intruders while you are
traveling in marshy areas.
Buttery Sprites are earth faeries found in England.
No one has seen one of these faeries, but they are
known to seek vengeance against humans who cheat
others. They are active at night and live in old
abbeys & inns.
Bwaganod are water faeries found in Wales. They
are goblins that shapeshift into other animals. They
do not like humans so it is advised not to contact
them.
Bwbachs are earth faeries found in Wales. These
house faeries always appear as males with large red
hats and loincloths. They are very mischievous
house faeries and are not very helpful. It is best to
leave them alone.
Bwciod is a fire faery found in Wales. He is slender
with a long pointy nose and purple eyes. He is a
goblin that loves the warmth of a hearth fire and
once he has entered a home, it is almost impossible
to get rid of him. The Bwciod is a nuisance and
should be avoided.
Cailleac Bhuer is a water faery found in Scotland.
Also known as The Blue Hag, she is an old woman
who walks around at night with a walking stick & a
carrion crow that sits on her left shoulder.
Associated with the Crone Goddess, she is believed
to dwell in a land that is always winter and her power
is greatest from Samhain to Ostara. Do not fear her,
but do be careful. Call on her as you would the
Goddess & this faery may be able to help with any
type of magic & ritual.
Cait Sith is a large black faery cat with green eyes
that wanders the Scottish Highlands.
Callicantzaroi are earth faeries found in Greece,
Albania & Italy. They are trooping faeries that are
small, skinny & always nude. They ride chickens &
celebrate at Yule, the rebirth of the Sun Gods.
Chi Spirits are air faeries from China. They are pure
energy & the Chinese believe that the free
movement of these faeries improves health &
protection of the home. Furniture can be moved to
improve the Chi flow & mirrors are placed over walls
to act as portals allowing energy to flow.
Chin-Chin Kobakama are earth faeries found in Japan
that resemble elves. They are friendly toward
humans, but can be a nuisance. If the home is kept
clean, they will bless & protect the inhabitants.
Churn Milk Peg & Melch Dick are a female & male
dwarf faeries that wear the peasant clothes of 15th
century England. They are found in the English
countryside guarding fruit & nut orchards.
Clurichauns are earth faeries found in the wine
cellars of Ireland. Resembling the Leprechaun, he
will protect the wine cellar & chase away thieves. To
contact a Clurichaun, leave out some wine.
Corrigans are water faeries found in Brittany &
Cornwall. They are blonde women by night & ugly
hags by day. One legend is that if a man loves her in
both forms, she will become human & remain
beautiful night & day.
Cucui are earth faeries found in Northern Mexico
that are large, drooling monsters. They will try to
harm anyone they meet so it is best to avoid them.
Devas are elemental nature spirits found in Greece,
Persia, Isle of Man & England. They are small &
appear as bright spheres of light. Devas are found
anywhere in nature & could be contacted by going
directly into nature & inviting them to be part of an
outdoor ritual.
Dinnshenchas are fire dwarf faeries found in Ireland
that can shapeshift into any form to help avenge
women harmed by men. They are in the service of
the Irish Goddess Aine & could be called on to
protect & give strength to women.
Domoviyr are earth faeries found in Russia. They are
male elves that live in human homes & offer
protection, but beware of their jealous nature before
setting out food & inviting them in.
Dracs are water faeries found in the waters of
France. They appear as floating purple blobs, a
golden chalice or in a female human form. They are
dangerous because they look for human males to
mate with & will draw them to the water as a golden
chalice or as a beautiful woman, then pull them under
the water.
Drakes are fire faeries found in England that will
bless your hearth & keep the firewood dry in
exchange for living in your home. The downside is
these beings smell bad.
Dryads are tree spirits found in Celtic countries that
appear as wisps of light. Referred to as female,
these beings are friendly, but like to tease humans.
They prefer willow trees, though they live in all
sacred trees. The Dryads taught the druids tree
magic & divination. If approached properly, they may
assist others with the secrets of tree magic, but be
patient with their games.
Duendes are earth faeries found in the Iberian
Peninsula that appear as middle-aged women. They
are small and their fingers look like long icicles.
They are jealous of humans & try to harm them. Keep
away from these faeries.
Duergarrs are earth faeries found in England. They
are malicious dwarf faeries & like to prey on unwary
travelers.
Dybbuk are dangerous astral entities found in Israel.
They are more like demons because of their power to
possess a human body. Music is effective in driving
these beings away.
Ellyllons are water faeries found in Cornwall & Wales
& are guardians of the domain of the Lady of the Lake
from the Arthurian myths. They may be able to help
contact the Goddess.
Eves are found all over the world. They are small &
chubby. Trooping elves are considered friendly
while solitary elves can be dangerous. Their only
enemy is the cat. They can aid in home protection &
raising energy for all types of spells & rituals. Leave
out food & milk to attract them, but remember to lock
up the cat!
The Erlkonig is an air faerie from Germany that is only
seen by those about to die. The name means "Elf
King" & he appears wearing a golden crown &
tailored clothing. His home is Valhallah, the Nordic
Land of the Dead.
Erdluitle are dwarf faeries found in Switzerland. They
have webbed feet, but can't swim. At one time they
were helpful to farmers, but now they seem to dislike
humans.
The Fachan is a nasty air faery found in the Scottish
Highlands. He has one head, one eye, one ear, one
arm, one leg, one toe-all centered down the middle
of his hairy & feathered body. He chases all living
things away with a spiked club.
Fays are nature faeries found in Albania. They are
tiny with wings & are helpful to the Goddess in
Turning the Wheel of the Year, aiding the changes of
nature. They can be temperamental so it is unknown
if they would be any help to humans.
Fin Folk are water faeries found in the lochs of
Scotland. They avoid humans, but don't seem to wish
us any harm. According to legend, they live in a
miniature kingdom encased in glass on loch bottoms.
They may be found on the astral plane, but approach
with caution! They may be helpful with spells for
protection & preservation of plants & all marine life.
Fir Darrigs are water faeries found in Ireland. They
live along polluted coastlines & swamps. They are
unpleasant rat-like faeries that are dangerous &
should be avoided.
Fireesin are found on the Isle of Man & are known to
help farmers. They are nude & covered with brown,
course hair. Fireesin aren't very intelligent & they
are most active in spring, summer & autumn.
Folletti are weather faeries found in Italy. Their
favorite element is air & they love to whip up wind
storms that they can ride on. They are so small they
can barely be seen, but they have toes that point
backward. Folletti pay no attention to humans.
Formorians are the survivors of a banished faery
race driven out of Ireland by the Tuatha De Danann.
They were driven into the sea & condemned to live
forever as sea monsters. They are ill-tempered &
grotesque-looking creatures that should be avoided.
Fossegrim are guardians of waterfalls in Norway.
They are expert harpers & have beautiful singing
voices. They appear as attractive men & women.
While they do not intend to harm anyone, their
playfulness can get out of hand so it is best to
approach them with caution.
Fylgiar can only be seen by its human familiar before
the person dies. It is believed an Icelandic child
born with a caul over its head will go through life
with a faery companion known as a Fylgiar. The
Fylgiar will warn its human of their own death, at
which time the Fylgiar will show itself.
Gancanagh is a male faery found in Ireland that will
materialize in lonely places to seduce human
females, who will die of love for him. He holds an
Irish clay pipe, which he does not smoke.
The Gandharvas are very small faeries that live
inside caves in India. They possess musical talent &
try to avoid humans.
Gans are vaporous spirits that can be found in the
rugged moutains of the American Southwest & are
the faery folk of the Apaches. The Apaches have
special dances & ceremonies to honor these spirits
& believe the Gans represent the spirit of the
mountains & the good and evil to be found there.
Geancanach are fire faeries found in Ireland. They
are very small with large eyes, pointed ears & wings.
They are sometimes mistaken for lightning bugs.
Geancanach are guardians of home hearths & can be
contacted with a simple evocation at your fireside &
an offering of milk.
Ghillie Dhu are fire faeries found in Scotland. They
are tree spirits disguised as foliage & they dislike
humans. They favor birch trees & will grab the
unwary traveler, enslaving them forever. Contact
not advised.
Gianes are wood Elves found in the forests of
northern Italy. They are master cloth weavers &
some say they can weave potent spells. Divination is
one of their talents. Call to them in the woods if you
seek the answers to the future, but don't ask them to
do spells for you. The price they command is too
great.
Giants and Ogres are found all over the world.
Giants look like large humans. Ogres are the same
size as humans, but have deformed faces &
excessive body hair. Giants can be friendly or nasty
& Ogres are usually unfriendly. They should be
approached with caution & it is not known how they
can be helpful.
Gitto are air faeries found in fields in Wales after
sundown between Samhain & Beltane. They have
horse heads & goat bodies, but they have human
speech. They are wingless, but can fly short
distances. They do not like people so it is advised
not to contact them.
Glashtin can be found in the sky during a severe
storm on the Isle of Man. They are goblins that are
half cow & half horse. Cow head = stupid, horse
head = shrewd & cunning. Contact is unknown &
unadvised.
The Glaistig is a water faery found in Scotland. She
appears as a beautiful woman, but she has animal
parts. She preys on human males, sucking their
blood or drowning them. Contact not advised!
Gnomes are earth dwarf faeries found in Europe.
They appear quite old, but their life span is around a
thousand years. They are male & female adults and
children that are kind-hearted & will always aid a sick
or frightened animal. Gnomes live deep in ancient
forests under old oak trees & their main occupation
is the protection & healing of wildlife, though they
will occasionally help a human. A simple invitation my
bring them to you. They can help protect pets & they
excel in healing spells.
Golem are unthinking creatures made of clay into a
human being. Originating in Israel, they are like
zombies-staring & unthinking. Contact not advised.
The Grant looks like a small, oddly-formed horse that
walks erect. They can be seen at sunset & warn of
approaching danger. They are attached to a
particular English village & are friendly. It is not
known how to contact them.
Gremlins are also known as Sky Boogies and
originated in Germany though they are also found in
England. They are hairy all over and are dark brown
in color. Their wide grins are anything but mirthful &
they have stubby little ears. They dislike humans &
will try to destroy them whenever possible. During
World War II, pilots from both sides reported seeing
hairy creatures on their wings. They reportedly did
damage to the planes.
Gruagach is a solitary female earth faery that is
extremely grotesque in appearance, but has a heart
of gold. She can be found in the pastures of
Scotland guarding the livestock. Legend tells us that
if she appears at a doorway & is turned away, she will
create trouble & steal animals. She may be able to
assist with spiritual quests & in guarding herds.
Guriuz are weather faeries found in Italy, but they
haven't been spotted for a long time. They used to
help bring the weather needed by farmers.
Gwragedd Annwn can be found in or near the lakes
of the Black Mountains of Wales. These water
faeries are helpful to women & children. They will
occasionally take human males as mates. The
offspring of these unions are gifted in music. They
can aid in protection spells for women & children, but
approach with caution.
Gwyllions are fire faeries found in the welsh
mountains and in Faeryland's mountains. They care
for wild goats and dislike humans. They will not allow
themselves to be found by humans.
Hamadryadniks are tree spirits of Yugoslavia &
Czechoslovakia. They look like foliage and are hard
to see. If they touch the earth at night, they vanish
forever. They hate humans & should be left alone.
Heather Pixies can be found in heather fields or the
moors of the Scottish Lowlands. They have clear or
golden auras & delicate, almost translucent wings.
The word Pixie may be related to the early inhabitants
of Scotland, the Picts.
Hobgoblins are evil faeries from England that like to
live in homes & cause trouble. They are usually
attracted to a home by the warmth of the hearth fire.
Like all faeries, they cannot build a fire on their own.
It is best to leaves these faeries be.
Huldrafolk are Elves found deep in the caves of the
mountains in Scandinavia. With a lick of their dark
brown tongue, they can blight humans with
deformities. Contact not advised!
Hyldermoder is a Scandinavian tree faery, the Elder
Tree Mother who guards the sacred Elder trees. She
is always dressed in a flowing green gown & appears
to be an elderly, protective mother. Contact her as
you would a Goddess & she may offer help with
spells related to tree magic, fertility, wisdom,
prosperity or inspiration.
Hyters are from England and are shapeshifters who
appear as birds. They are active in the early evening
and it is not known what they think of humans.
Ieles are large bipedal cats found in Romania &
Eastern Europe. They prey on humans by luring them
off the main road by singing or dancing and then
suck their blood. If you come upon one, stay in the
center of the crossroads, which is a place of
protection as it is seen as an equilateral cross.
Illes are trolls found in Iceland. They are hairy, dark
and naked. Illes are dangerous to humans because
they will change into beautiful humans long enough
to lure their human prey into their underground
world. They kill by suffocation & through making
humans pine away for the beautiful temporary forms
these Trolls can takes.
Irish Elves can be found at the base of sacred trees
in the dense woodlands of Germany. They are
dwarf-like and wear green or blue clothes and red
caps. They care for wild animals & seem to be
friendly toward humans. They may be helpful in
finding healing herbs for a sick or injured pet.
Irish Sea Water Guardians are the guardians of the
Irish Seas off the Isle of Man. They are very small
surrounded by a green-blue aura of light & serve the
Sea God Manann. They will help all living creatures
in need on the sea if they are specifically asked to do
so.
Jimaninos are winged trooping faeries found in
Mexico that look like pudgy children & they may be
souls of children that don't know they are dead. They
aid the Goddess in the turning of the Wheel of the
Year.
Jinn are air faeries from Saudi Arabia that live in
special oil lamps & when summoned by their masters,
they must grant their master's wishes.
Kelpies are web-footed water spirits with manes and
tails like horses & the lower bodies of women that
once populated the North Sea & the lochs of
Scotland. They would eat anything from deer to
humans. Contact is not advised.
Klaboutermannikins are invisible faeries found in the
figureheads of German ships. They guarded the ship
from sickness, rocks, storms and dangerous winds.
If they can be contacted, they may be able to help
bless a boat or ship.
Knockers are dwarf faeries who live in the mines &
caves of Cornwall. They like to play games & aid
respectful miners. Miners follow their knocking
sound to find a rich vein. Frantic knocking in any
mine is a warning of imminent danger. Food & drink
is left out to show respect for the Knockers.
Kolbalds are dwarf faeries found in homes or hollow
trees in Germany. They wear brown knee pants &
caps. They are too untrustworthy to be of much help
to humans.
Korreds are elven-like guardians of the standing
stones of Brittany. They have huge heads with wild
spiky hair, hairy bodies and long pointed noses.
According to Breton legends, they will aid any
sincere seeker who comes to learn the lessons &
share the power of the stones.
The Lady of the Lake lives in Dosmary Pool in
Cornwall. She is the one who gave Arthur his famous
sword Excalibur. It might be possible to contact her
as one would a Goddess.
Leanansidhe is a beautiful vampire faery that lives
under the Irish Sea off the eastern coast of Ireland.
It is believed that she can give inspiration to poets,
but the reward for her services is death so it is best
to look elsewhere for inspiration.
Leprechauns are guardians of the pot of gold &
originated from Ireland. If one can gain control of
these wily creatures, one would win the pot of gold
plus three wishes. Good luck with that!
Mal-de-Mer have never been seen, but live in the
sea near Cornwall and Brittany. They prey on ships
and are active at night and during storms.
Masseriol are earth faeries found in rural Italy and
on farms in Faeryland. They are always male, dress
in red and have an elderly face. They can be
helpful on farms, but females should be cautious
around Them. He may be helpful with rituals
dealing with livestock, pets or gardens.
Mazikeen are found in the Middle East and are
winged faeries that cannot fly. All they like to do is
steal food and drink for their endless parties.
Menehunas can be found in the jungles of the
islands of the South Pacific, especially near
waterfalls. They look like Elves and can be
tricksters, but they will also help humans. They
guard treasure and can grant wishes if they are
caught. Menehunas will not come if called, they
must appear to you.
Merpeople can be found at sea or near the sea all
over the world. They appear as adult males or
females of great beauty and have the lower bodies
of a fish. They are usually friendly toward humans &
there have been tales of Merpeople saving people
drowning in the sea or steering ships away from
rock.
The Moerae are earth faeries found in Greece that
dwell inside dark caves and determine the fate of
children. They usually appear in groups of three-a
young girl, a middle-aged woman and an old woman.
They may be called on as a Goddess to help with
love spells or divination.
Monaciello are earth faeries that can be found in
wine cellars in Italy. Monaciello are guardians of
wine cellars & treasure. They always wear a hooded
cloak & legends say if you steal the hood, they will
offer you treasure in exchange for the hood. They
will die if they don't wear the hood. If wine is set
out, they may appear & may be able to assist in
home protection spells.
The Moss People may be found in dense woodlands
in the Summer in Germanic lands and Switzerland.
They are beautiful creatures with butterfly wings &
lithe bodies. Other names for them are Butterfly
Faeries & Flying Leaves. They are shy of people
and it is not known how to contact them, but they
are good luck to have around so try calling to them
in a friendly voice and offer them fresh milk.
Mother Holle originated from Germany and can be
found in Faeryland, meadows and at the bottom of
wells. She is an older woman with long black hair
and she wears a green robe. She sits spinning at
her wheel, which symbolizes her relationship to the
Goddess who, in certain cultures, was thought to
have created the world from her wheel. She gives
advice when asked and can divine the future.
Mother Holle favors aiding young women & she may
be contacted at wishing wells. Evoke her with the
respect you would give to any Goddess & she may
be able to assist with divination and spiritual
guidance.
Muireartach is a water faery found in the seas near
the Scottish Highlands during winter, night and
storms. She is an old woman who is bald, has
horrible teeth, a bluish-gray complexion and one
large eye. It is unclear what her disposition is or
how to contact her.
Murdhuachas are similar to Merpeople except that
their upper bodies & heads are of other mammals.
They can be found at seasides near rocky shores
off the west coast in the Atlantic Ocean. They have
been known to be helpful as well as malicious so it
is best to stay clear of them.
Neck can be found in lakes or streams in
Scandinavia. They are shapeshifting water faeries
who are expert harper and singers. They are very
alluring to human males & have been known to
drown people so stay clear of these faeries.
Nereides are found in the sea near Greece or
Sweden. They are water faeries that are dangerous
to humans, especially children. They will inflict
insanity on anyone that sees them during a full
moon and they will steal children. They can
shapeshift into swans and they always wear white
shawls while on land. If a human man can capture
their shawl, he will have power over the faery.
Some people on the Greek Islands believe there
are humans that are descended from the unions of
men and Nereides.
Nibelungen are dwarf faeries that live in a hidden
underground crystal palace possibly located in
Vahallah, the Nordic Land of the Dead. They are
goldsmiths who make golden rings with magical
properties. They like to play tricks on humans so
use caution if you try to make contact with them.
Nixen are water sprites found near and under the
Rhine River. They have been known to lure
swimmers and sailors to their death on rocks.
Nixen are master fiddlers who have composed
many catchy tunes. Humans are warned not to play
these tunes on human fiddles for fear of not being
able to stop playing until the strings are cut.
Noggles look like small gray horses and are found
near the edge of inland streams in Western Europe.
They are guardians of these streams and do not
like humans building on his waterways.
Nokke are musical river sprites found in Sweden at
dusk. They avoid human contact.
Nucklelavees are Scottish sea faeries found on the
Hebrides Islands. They are ugly; half-human and
half-horse with fins for feet. They are mean to
humans and other faeries and some believe they
were wicked pirates who died at sea & are now
stuck between the world of the living and the world
of the dead.
Nymphs are seductive female faeries originating in
Greece. There are wood nymphs, water nymphs,
sea nymphs and tree nymphs. Most nymphs are too
playful to be of any help to humans.
The Oak King originates from Europe and is the
king of the waxing year and the other half of the
Holly King, the king of the waning year. He usually
wears a small breech cloth and a crown of oak
leaves and acorns. He carries a staff of oak wood
in his right hand. The robin, a spring bird, is the
symbol of the Oak King. The wren represents the
Holly King. Call to him at the Yule and Midsummer
Sabbats and he may be able to aid you in your
spiritual quests.
The Oakmen can be found in guarding the oak
groves of Germany and Scandinavia, especially the
Black Forest. They are dwarf faeries with large
heads who may have once been humans who
worshipped in sacred groves. Approach them with
caution.
Orculli are giants that live on clouds over the Alps.
They are cannibals with bad body odor and should
be avoided.
The Paian is a dwarf faery gathering of Scandinavia.
They meet in secret to worship, play and discuss
business.
Painajainen are small white horses who ride
through the European Alps. They like to torment
children by bringing them nightmares.
Pamarindo is an Italian dwarf faery who is very mean
wears clothes that are stained with animal fat. He
kills animals by causing them to fall over cliffs or to
impale themselves on a tree branch. He is disliked
by other faeries.
Penates are from ancient Rome and are male dwarf
faeries who wear peasant clothes. They will adopt a
home and do good deeds for the occupants. Invite
them into your home and leave out bread and wine.
They are useful in home protection. A Lare is a
solitary Penate that cannot be exposed to daylight.
Phi-Suk originate from Thailand and wear the native
dress of southeast Asia. Their job is to teach
humans the lessons they need so they can get out
of the cycle of reincarnation.
Phookas are known as the Hobgoblins of Ireland
with heads like human male and the bodies of
horses. Phookas run in packs and like to harm
crops and steal newborn human babies. They are
most active from Samhain to Beltane and any crop
not harvested by Samhain eve may be destroyed by
these nasty faeries.
Phynnodderees are water faeries cursed to the
shallow coastal waters near the Isle of Man for
offending a Faery King. They are always naked and
are not friendly to humans.
Pillywiggins are found in wildflower fields in
England & Wales and are most active in Spring and
early Summer tending the spring flowers. They are
small winged creatures and are very playful. They
can be found in the spring of Faeryland.
Pixies are found in flower gardens in Scotland.
They are small, winged creatures with large heads,
pointed ears and they wear the tops of foxglove or
toadstool plants. They are friendly, but like to play
pranks on humans. Pixies may relate to Picts, the
early inhabitants of Scotland. Picts would not touch
iron even though they were outstanding
metalsmiths. Pixies can die from too much contact
with iron. Legends about Pixie dust may date back
to the first contact between Picts & Celts. Pictish
people worked with gold, silver and bronze and the
residual dust would collect on their feet and be
tracked about. Pixie Dust may actually have been
called Pict's Dust.
Poleviks are found in Poland and look like bipedal
goats. They aid with growing and harvesting of
crops, but they expect excessive payment for their
work so it is best not to deal with them. Hanging a
sickle over the front door will keep them away.
Portunes are found in burghs and woodlands in
England and will grant a wish if captured. They look
like old men and are only an inch tall. Try calling to
them, but they will only come if they want to.
Pyrenees can be found in the megaliths by
Cornwall, but no one has actually seen one. One
legend about the megaliths is that the stones can
rise up and walk, dance and sing. It is believed the
energy of the Pyrenees inhabiting the stones
brings them to life. Call to them at the stones and
ask for their help & they might share the secrets of
the ancient megaliths.
The Red Cap is a fire faery, a skinny man with a
leathery body and no hair that carries a sharp
wooden scythe to strike down all who invade the
area he has decided to guard. The red cap he
wears is believed to made of dried human blood.
There have been documented sightings of him in
old castle and cairn ruins in Scotland and he is said
to be a cannibal who will eat humans and faeries.
Robin Goodfellow can be found at the spring
Sabbats near woodlands in England, Greece and
Celtic Lands. He has the head of a male, the body
of a goat and small horns on his head. He has a
playful nature and carries a pan pipe, which he
loves to play while he dances. He is associated
with the Great Horned God and he is usually seen in
the company of animals. Call to him as you would a
God & request his help.
Rubezahl are male dwarf faeries found in the
mountains and dense woodlands of Germany &
Eastern Europe. They wear short black cloaks and
carry a thin walking stick. They are mean to human
travelers and should be avoided.
Rusalki are lovely female water faeries found in
shallow pools of Russia. They have long green hair
and like to play tricks on people. Approach them
with caution because sometimes their tricks can be
frightening.
Salamanders are fire elementals originating from
the Middle East. They look like the lizard-like
amphibians & are regarded as powerful beings.
Because of their ability to withstand hot desert
climates, they were associated with fire. Many
pagans see them in and around the candle flames
when doing spells involving fire.
Saleerandees can be found near fireplaces in
Wales and resemble bipedal lizards. They are nude
and do not harm humans. They may be persuaded
to lend their energy to fire spells.
Santa Claus originates from Europe, Turkey and
Western Asia and is also called St. Nicholas, Kris
Kringle and The Holly King. He is always portrayed
as portly, wearing a green or red suit and a spring
of holly in his hat. He is always smiling and happy.
He was the pagan Holly King who reigned over the
waning year from Midsummer to Yule. He Is
symbolized by the wren and deer are sacred to him.
Elves are said to serve him. This may be why deer
and Elves are included in the Santa Claus myth.
The modern Santa came from a combination of
Turkish folklore & from a real bishop in Asia Minor
who gave gifts to children in the 16th century.
The Seelie Court originated in Scotland and are
trooping faeries of the winds who are heard but
never seen. They ride the winds looking down on
earth for any good they can do. They also act as
arbiters & judges in faery disputes. The Seelie
Court only approach humans whom they choose.
Selkies are seaside faeries found in the oceans and
lochs of northern and western Scotland, and on the
coast of the Hebrides Islands. They appear as
seals, but can shed their skins to become human.
Legends say that if their seal skin is captured they
belong to that human. They have knowledge of the
secrets of the world's oceans & may be persuaded
to share these secrets.
Servan have never been seen, but originate from
Switzerland. They are mischievous and like to hide
things in odd places.
Shellycoats are small faeries that can be found in
shallow freshwater pools in the Scottish Highlands.
They are fish-like in appearance with huge mouths
and eyes, and are dark red or purple in color. They
like to play harmless pranks on humans.
Shopiltees originate from the Shetland & Orkney
Islands. They are playful small water horses and
haven't been seen in a hundred years. Seek them
in Faeryland.
Silvani can be found in the Italian Alps and are
ghostly winged wood nymphs who wear red clothes
& goat skins. They are not harmful to humans, but it
is not known how to contact them.
Skogrsa can be found in the woods of Sweden.
They are short, hairy wood elves and are very
dangerous. Skogrsa can shapeshift into owls.
These faeries should be avoided.
Sleigh Beggy are stocky Manx faeries from the Isle
of Man who live in underground burghs. They like
to go nude and have crow's feet. They hate the
taste of salt & they don't like ashes. These faeries
get angry easily so it is best to avoid them.
Snow Faeries can be found in night winter woods or
near winter rivers and lakes in Europe & Asia. They
bring on winter, encourage snow and delight in
painting frost on windowpanes.
Spriggans originate from England and are believed
to be bodyguards to the Unseelie Court, a flying
host of evil faeries. Spriggans are small and round,
but can inflate to large proportions by sucking in
air. They live in mountains and in the sky & are
alleged to have left changelings, ruined crops,
stolen property and commanded destructive winds.
Spunkies originated from Scotland and are thieves
of unprotected children, leaving an ugly faery
changeling in place of the child. Unprotected may
mean in Christian times, unbaptized, and in pagan
times, without formal dedication to the Goddess.
Succubi and Incubi originate from the Middle East
and have never been seen by human eyes. The
Succubi are female faeries that sexually attack
human men and Incubi are male faeries that
sexually attack human females. Persons attacked
by these malevolent spirits are left with bruises and
bite marks. Two folk remedies may keep them away:
a peony flower or a cauldron in the room wards off
Incubi & bluebells or phallic-shaped magical tools
wards off Succubi.
Sylphs are representatives of the element of air
and originate form Greece and Egypt. They are very
tiny, winged creatures whose features are slightly
human. They can be very helpful to humans who
seek them out. Sylphs are automatically called to
your circle when you call upon the four directions.
Sylvans originated in Greece and are beautiful
wood faeries who lure humans to their deaths in
the woods.
Tengu can be found in the woodlands of Japan.
They are winged faeries or nature spirits which are
part of the old Shinto religion of Japan. They avoid
human contact and can shapeshift, usually into
animal forms.
Thussers are a community of small faeries of both
genders and children who live in earthen mounds
near the fjords of Norway. They love to dance & are
expert fiddlers playing the folk songs of Norway.
Humans have seen their revels & try to join in, but
the Thussers flee from humans. Some claim they
are metalsmiths, which is unusual for faeries. They
love to celebrate their Moon Goddess & their
presence may be felt when you Draw Down the
Moon.
Tighe Faeries originated form the Isle of Man and
can be found near the hearthside at night. They are
thought to be relatives of the Scottish house
Brownie and will attach themselves to the service
of one home. They don't like cats and cannot be
asked to do a household tasks. Tighe Faeries work
out of the joy of doing a kind act.
Tomtra are earth faeries found in the homes of
Finland. They adopt a home as their own, bringing
good luck to the household. They don't like sloppy
people & will move on if they don't mend their ways.
Leave food out for him and invite him in for he can
lend energy to home protection spells.
Trolls are found in Germany, Scandinavia, northern
Scotland and northern Italy. They are large faeries,
hairy and bipedal. Trolls hate humans, animals and
other faeries. If you should run into one, it is best
not to show him fear. Rather than running away, try
to outsmart him. They are very stupid and this
would not be difficult to do.
Trows are native to the Shetland and Orkney
Islands and are round faeries with no legs. They
move around by rolling or bouncing like a ball.
Trows are not wicked, but love to prowl the night
hiding things in odd places.
The Tuatha de Danaan were among the earliest
conquerors of Ireland. Their goddess Dana was
one of the earliest Great Mother Goddesses and
was later named Brigid. They are trooping faeries,
warriors, and are male, female and children who
look like humans only smaller in size. They
possessed the Lia Fail, or Stone of Destiny, which
would roar with pride when the rightful king
stepped up. They also had in their possession the
invincible sword of the Sun God Lugh and the
cauldron of life of the God Dagda. When the
Milesians arrived in Ireland around 3000 BCE, the
Tuatha were driven underground into the faery
mounds known as the "sidhe" where they still
reside to this day.
Twlwwyth Tegs can be found at the Welsh seashore
and are small faeries of all ages and genders. They
are trooping faeries and seem to be friendly toward
humans. They live off the Welsh coast on faery
islands and protect their islands with fog and
storms. There chief ruler is believed to be Gwyn ap
Naud, an ancient British God of the Dead. Evoke
them to a circle on the beach. If they decide to
help, they may be useful in weather spells and
protection rituals.
Uilebheist are water faeries who appear as
multiheaded sea monsters. They fiercely guard the
inlets and waters around the rocky coasts of the
Shetland and Orkney Islands.
Undines are the archetypal elementals of water and
the west in ceremonial magic. They originated from
Greece and look like small sea-horses with human
faces and are automatically called to your circle
when you do an invocation to the direction of west.
Undines have the power to enhance the energy of
any spell or ritual, especially those associated with
water.
The Unseelie Court are Scottish air spirits and have
never actually been seen, but some humans have
described them as a massive dark cloud riding on
the wind. They are evil and should be avoided. If
you hear cackles and howls at night from Samhain
to Ostara, run! Some legends say they were once
members of the Seelie Court who fell from grace.
Urisks can be found in the woodlands of Scotland
and are known to be intelligent and psychic. They
are very ugly with wrinkled skin and huge
misshapen heads, but they are quite friendly and
crave human companionship. Call them into your
circle & they may offer their energy for spells or
rituals.
Vasily originate from Russia and are dwarf faeries
who love and care for horses.
Vilas are found in the Alps and are female faeries of
such great beauty that once they are seen by
human males, they are longed after forever. They
are mountain nymphs who can heal and foretell
natural disasters, and they love animals, especially
dogs.
Vodianoy live in the cold waters of Russia and are
bloated small male faeries with green hair. They are
very dangerous and cause sickness, and may be a
fear-form caused by frequent illness that ancient
people couldn't understand.
Wag-by-the-Way are found in homes near ancient
roads in the Scottish Lowlands. He is a dwarf-like
faery with a long, cat-like tail and he is usually
covered in cinders. He is friendly & likes to adopt a
home, which he will protect. Keep a warm fire
going to contact him & he may help with home
protection against intruders.
Water Leapers are found in the sea off Wales and
look like small bats bouncing along the top of the
water. They have been known to kill humans,
mostly fishermen, whom they lure into rocks or
overboard to drown.
Well Spirits are water sprites and guardians of
sacred wells in Ireland. They will aid humans, but
they may ask a high price in return. Luring humans
into their underwater world is often the price for
their aid. These faeries should be approached with
caution.
Wichtln are tiny elves dressed in brown fur coasts
& are found in Germany. They like to play pranks
that can be mean. Their favorite pranks are
pinching, tripping, letting livestock loose, causing
spills and moving things all about.
Wilde Frauen are the female wood sprites of the
Germanic & Scandinavian forests. They live among
the roots of the most ancient trees in the densest
part of the forests. They dress in the flora, foliage
and colors of the current season. Invite them into
your circle, but use caution. Maybe they will assist
in raising the energy of ecological rituals.
Will-o'-the-Wisp originated in England , but are
found all over the world. They are the flickering,
glowing lights seen low to the ground near marshes
and meadows just after sunset. They are also
known as Faery Lights, Fire Faeries and Elf Fire.
Some believe they are the lights of trooping faeries
on their Rades or the wandering souls of discarnate
humans.
Yann-An-Od is a faery king who guards sheep & is
found in Brittany. He looks like an old man with a
white beard, wearing a long robe and carrying a
shepherd's staff.
The Yeti is found in Asia, but he is also known as
Sasquatch, Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman.
He is huge and gorilla-like in appearance. The Yeti
is not a true faery, but more of an entity of nature
and sightings of him have been numerous.
Zips originated from Mexico and Central America
and are thin male faeries who are small and wear
tiny helmets and carry tiny spears. They are most
active at night and their sole function is to protect
& care for deer.
sea near Cornwall and Brittany. They prey on ships
and are active at night and during storms.
Masseriol are earth faeries found in rural Italy and
on farms in Faeryland. They are always male, dress
in red and have an elderly face. They can be
helpful on farms, but females should be cautious
around Them. He may be helpful with rituals
dealing with livestock, pets or gardens.
Mazikeen are found in the Middle East and are
winged faeries that cannot fly. All they like to do is
steal food and drink for their endless parties.
Menehunas can be found in the jungles of the
islands of the South Pacific, especially near
waterfalls. They look like Elves and can be
tricksters, but they will also help humans. They
guard treasure and can grant wishes if they are
caught. Menehunas will not come if called, they
must appear to you.
Merpeople can be found at sea or near the sea all
over the world. They appear as adult males or
females of great beauty and have the lower bodies
of a fish. They are usually friendly toward humans &
there have been tales of Merpeople saving people
drowning in the sea or steering ships away from
rock.
The Moerae are earth faeries found in Greece that
dwell inside dark caves and determine the fate of
children. They usually appear in groups of three-a
young girl, a middle-aged woman and an old woman.
They may be called on as a Goddess to help with
love spells or divination.
Monaciello are earth faeries that can be found in
wine cellars in Italy. Monaciello are guardians of
wine cellars & treasure. They always wear a hooded
cloak & legends say if you steal the hood, they will
offer you treasure in exchange for the hood. They
will die if they don't wear the hood. If wine is set
out, they may appear & may be able to assist in
home protection spells.
The Moss People may be found in dense woodlands
in the Summer in Germanic lands and Switzerland.
They are beautiful creatures with butterfly wings &
lithe bodies. Other names for them are Butterfly
Faeries & Flying Leaves. They are shy of people
and it is not known how to contact them, but they
are good luck to have around so try calling to them
in a friendly voice and offer them fresh milk.
Mother Holle originated from Germany and can be
found in Faeryland, meadows and at the bottom of
wells. She is an older woman with long black hair
and she wears a green robe. She sits spinning at
her wheel, which symbolizes her relationship to the
Goddess who, in certain cultures, was thought to
have created the world from her wheel. She gives
advice when asked and can divine the future.
Mother Holle favors aiding young women & she may
be contacted at wishing wells. Evoke her with the
respect you would give to any Goddess & she may
be able to assist with divination and spiritual
guidance.
Muireartach is a water faery found in the seas near
the Scottish Highlands during winter, night and
storms. She is an old woman who is bald, has
horrible teeth, a bluish-gray complexion and one
large eye. It is unclear what her disposition is or
how to contact her.
Murdhuachas are similar to Merpeople except that
their upper bodies & heads are of other mammals.
They can be found at seasides near rocky shores
off the west coast in the Atlantic Ocean. They have
been known to be helpful as well as malicious so it
is best to stay clear of them.
Neck can be found in lakes or streams in
Scandinavia. They are shapeshifting water faeries
who are expert harper and singers. They are very
alluring to human males & have been known to
drown people so stay clear of these faeries.
Nereides are found in the sea near Greece or
Sweden. They are water faeries that are dangerous
to humans, especially children. They will inflict
insanity on anyone that sees them during a full
moon and they will steal children. They can
shapeshift into swans and they always wear white
shawls while on land. If a human man can capture
their shawl, he will have power over the faery.
Some people on the Greek Islands believe there
are humans that are descended from the unions of
men and Nereides.
Nibelungen are dwarf faeries that live in a hidden
underground crystal palace possibly located in
Vahallah, the Nordic Land of the Dead. They are
goldsmiths who make golden rings with magical
properties. They like to play tricks on humans so
use caution if you try to make contact with them.
Nixen are water sprites found near and under the
Rhine River. They have been known to lure
swimmers and sailors to their death on rocks.
Nixen are master fiddlers who have composed
many catchy tunes. Humans are warned not to play
these tunes on human fiddles for fear of not being
able to stop playing until the strings are cut.
Noggles look like small gray horses and are found
near the edge of inland streams in Western Europe.
They are guardians of these streams and do not
like humans building on his waterways.
Nokke are musical river sprites found in Sweden at
dusk. They avoid human contact.
Nucklelavees are Scottish sea faeries found on the
Hebrides Islands. They are ugly; half-human and
half-horse with fins for feet. They are mean to
humans and other faeries and some believe they
were wicked pirates who died at sea & are now
stuck between the world of the living and the world
of the dead.
Nymphs are seductive female faeries originating in
Greece. There are wood nymphs, water nymphs,
sea nymphs and tree nymphs. Most nymphs are too
playful to be of any help to humans.
The Oak King originates from Europe and is the
king of the waxing year and the other half of the
Holly King, the king of the waning year. He usually
wears a small breech cloth and a crown of oak
leaves and acorns. He carries a staff of oak wood
in his right hand. The robin, a spring bird, is the
symbol of the Oak King. The wren represents the
Holly King. Call to him at the Yule and Midsummer
Sabbats and he may be able to aid you in your
spiritual quests.
The Oakmen can be found in guarding the oak
groves of Germany and Scandinavia, especially the
Black Forest. They are dwarf faeries with large
heads who may have once been humans who
worshipped in sacred groves. Approach them with
caution.
Orculli are giants that live on clouds over the Alps.
They are cannibals with bad body odor and should
be avoided.
The Paian is a dwarf faery gathering of Scandinavia.
They meet in secret to worship, play and discuss
business.
Painajainen are small white horses who ride
through the European Alps. They like to torment
children by bringing them nightmares.
Pamarindo is an Italian dwarf faery who is very mean
wears clothes that are stained with animal fat. He
kills animals by causing them to fall over cliffs or to
impale themselves on a tree branch. He is disliked
by other faeries.
Penates are from ancient Rome and are male dwarf
faeries who wear peasant clothes. They will adopt a
home and do good deeds for the occupants. Invite
them into your home and leave out bread and wine.
They are useful in home protection. A Lare is a
solitary Penate that cannot be exposed to daylight.
Phi-Suk originate from Thailand and wear the native
dress of southeast Asia. Their job is to teach
humans the lessons they need so they can get out
of the cycle of reincarnation.
Phookas are known as the Hobgoblins of Ireland
with heads like human male and the bodies of
horses. Phookas run in packs and like to harm
crops and steal newborn human babies. They are
most active from Samhain to Beltane and any crop
not harvested by Samhain eve may be destroyed by
these nasty faeries.
Phynnodderees are water faeries cursed to the
shallow coastal waters near the Isle of Man for
offending a Faery King. They are always naked and
are not friendly to humans.
Pillywiggins are found in wildflower fields in
England & Wales and are most active in Spring and
early Summer tending the spring flowers. They are
small winged creatures and are very playful. They
can be found in the spring of Faeryland.
Pixies are found in flower gardens in Scotland.
They are small, winged creatures with large heads,
pointed ears and they wear the tops of foxglove or
toadstool plants. They are friendly, but like to play
pranks on humans. Pixies may relate to Picts, the
early inhabitants of Scotland. Picts would not touch
iron even though they were outstanding
metalsmiths. Pixies can die from too much contact
with iron. Legends about Pixie dust may date back
to the first contact between Picts & Celts. Pictish
people worked with gold, silver and bronze and the
residual dust would collect on their feet and be
tracked about. Pixie Dust may actually have been
called Pict's Dust.
Poleviks are found in Poland and look like bipedal
goats. They aid with growing and harvesting of
crops, but they expect excessive payment for their
work so it is best not to deal with them. Hanging a
sickle over the front door will keep them away.
Portunes are found in burghs and woodlands in
England and will grant a wish if captured. They look
like old men and are only an inch tall. Try calling to
them, but they will only come if they want to.
Pyrenees can be found in the megaliths by
Cornwall, but no one has actually seen one. One
legend about the megaliths is that the stones can
rise up and walk, dance and sing. It is believed the
energy of the Pyrenees inhabiting the stones
brings them to life. Call to them at the stones and
ask for their help & they might share the secrets of
the ancient megaliths.
The Red Cap is a fire faery, a skinny man with a
leathery body and no hair that carries a sharp
wooden scythe to strike down all who invade the
area he has decided to guard. The red cap he
wears is believed to made of dried human blood.
There have been documented sightings of him in
old castle and cairn ruins in Scotland and he is said
to be a cannibal who will eat humans and faeries.
Robin Goodfellow can be found at the spring
Sabbats near woodlands in England, Greece and
Celtic Lands. He has the head of a male, the body
of a goat and small horns on his head. He has a
playful nature and carries a pan pipe, which he
loves to play while he dances. He is associated
with the Great Horned God and he is usually seen in
the company of animals. Call to him as you would a
God & request his help.
Rubezahl are male dwarf faeries found in the
mountains and dense woodlands of Germany &
Eastern Europe. They wear short black cloaks and
carry a thin walking stick. They are mean to human
travelers and should be avoided.
Rusalki are lovely female water faeries found in
shallow pools of Russia. They have long green hair
and like to play tricks on people. Approach them
with caution because sometimes their tricks can be
frightening.
Salamanders are fire elementals originating from
the Middle East. They look like the lizard-like
amphibians & are regarded as powerful beings.
Because of their ability to withstand hot desert
climates, they were associated with fire. Many
pagans see them in and around the candle flames
when doing spells involving fire.
Saleerandees can be found near fireplaces in
Wales and resemble bipedal lizards. They are nude
and do not harm humans. They may be persuaded
to lend their energy to fire spells.
Santa Claus originates from Europe, Turkey and
Western Asia and is also called St. Nicholas, Kris
Kringle and The Holly King. He is always portrayed
as portly, wearing a green or red suit and a spring
of holly in his hat. He is always smiling and happy.
He was the pagan Holly King who reigned over the
waning year from Midsummer to Yule. He Is
symbolized by the wren and deer are sacred to him.
Elves are said to serve him. This may be why deer
and Elves are included in the Santa Claus myth.
The modern Santa came from a combination of
Turkish folklore & from a real bishop in Asia Minor
who gave gifts to children in the 16th century.
The Seelie Court originated in Scotland and are
trooping faeries of the winds who are heard but
never seen. They ride the winds looking down on
earth for any good they can do. They also act as
arbiters & judges in faery disputes. The Seelie
Court only approach humans whom they choose.
Selkies are seaside faeries found in the oceans and
lochs of northern and western Scotland, and on the
coast of the Hebrides Islands. They appear as
seals, but can shed their skins to become human.
Legends say that if their seal skin is captured they
belong to that human. They have knowledge of the
secrets of the world's oceans & may be persuaded
to share these secrets.
Servan have never been seen, but originate from
Switzerland. They are mischievous and like to hide
things in odd places.
Shellycoats are small faeries that can be found in
shallow freshwater pools in the Scottish Highlands.
They are fish-like in appearance with huge mouths
and eyes, and are dark red or purple in color. They
like to play harmless pranks on humans.
Shopiltees originate from the Shetland & Orkney
Islands. They are playful small water horses and
haven't been seen in a hundred years. Seek them
in Faeryland.
Silvani can be found in the Italian Alps and are
ghostly winged wood nymphs who wear red clothes
& goat skins. They are not harmful to humans, but it
is not known how to contact them.
Skogrsa can be found in the woods of Sweden.
They are short, hairy wood elves and are very
dangerous. Skogrsa can shapeshift into owls.
These faeries should be avoided.
Sleigh Beggy are stocky Manx faeries from the Isle
of Man who live in underground burghs. They like
to go nude and have crow's feet. They hate the
taste of salt & they don't like ashes. These faeries
get angry easily so it is best to avoid them.
Snow Faeries can be found in night winter woods or
near winter rivers and lakes in Europe & Asia. They
bring on winter, encourage snow and delight in
painting frost on windowpanes.
Spriggans originate from England and are believed
to be bodyguards to the Unseelie Court, a flying
host of evil faeries. Spriggans are small and round,
but can inflate to large proportions by sucking in
air. They live in mountains and in the sky & are
alleged to have left changelings, ruined crops,
stolen property and commanded destructive winds.
Spunkies originated from Scotland and are thieves
of unprotected children, leaving an ugly faery
changeling in place of the child. Unprotected may
mean in Christian times, unbaptized, and in pagan
times, without formal dedication to the Goddess.
Succubi and Incubi originate from the Middle East
and have never been seen by human eyes. The
Succubi are female faeries that sexually attack
human men and Incubi are male faeries that
sexually attack human females. Persons attacked
by these malevolent spirits are left with bruises and
bite marks. Two folk remedies may keep them away:
a peony flower or a cauldron in the room wards off
Incubi & bluebells or phallic-shaped magical tools
wards off Succubi.
Sylphs are representatives of the element of air
and originate form Greece and Egypt. They are very
tiny, winged creatures whose features are slightly
human. They can be very helpful to humans who
seek them out. Sylphs are automatically called to
your circle when you call upon the four directions.
Sylvans originated in Greece and are beautiful
wood faeries who lure humans to their deaths in
the woods.
Tengu can be found in the woodlands of Japan.
They are winged faeries or nature spirits which are
part of the old Shinto religion of Japan. They avoid
human contact and can shapeshift, usually into
animal forms.
Thussers are a community of small faeries of both
genders and children who live in earthen mounds
near the fjords of Norway. They love to dance & are
expert fiddlers playing the folk songs of Norway.
Humans have seen their revels & try to join in, but
the Thussers flee from humans. Some claim they
are metalsmiths, which is unusual for faeries. They
love to celebrate their Moon Goddess & their
presence may be felt when you Draw Down the
Moon.
Tighe Faeries originated form the Isle of Man and
can be found near the hearthside at night. They are
thought to be relatives of the Scottish house
Brownie and will attach themselves to the service
of one home. They don't like cats and cannot be
asked to do a household tasks. Tighe Faeries work
out of the joy of doing a kind act.
Tomtra are earth faeries found in the homes of
Finland. They adopt a home as their own, bringing
good luck to the household. They don't like sloppy
people & will move on if they don't mend their ways.
Leave food out for him and invite him in for he can
lend energy to home protection spells.
Trolls are found in Germany, Scandinavia, northern
Scotland and northern Italy. They are large faeries,
hairy and bipedal. Trolls hate humans, animals and
other faeries. If you should run into one, it is best
not to show him fear. Rather than running away, try
to outsmart him. They are very stupid and this
would not be difficult to do.
Trows are native to the Shetland and Orkney
Islands and are round faeries with no legs. They
move around by rolling or bouncing like a ball.
Trows are not wicked, but love to prowl the night
hiding things in odd places.
The Tuatha de Danaan were among the earliest
conquerors of Ireland. Their goddess Dana was
one of the earliest Great Mother Goddesses and
was later named Brigid. They are trooping faeries,
warriors, and are male, female and children who
look like humans only smaller in size. They
possessed the Lia Fail, or Stone of Destiny, which
would roar with pride when the rightful king
stepped up. They also had in their possession the
invincible sword of the Sun God Lugh and the
cauldron of life of the God Dagda. When the
Milesians arrived in Ireland around 3000 BCE, the
Tuatha were driven underground into the faery
mounds known as the "sidhe" where they still
reside to this day.
Twlwwyth Tegs can be found at the Welsh seashore
and are small faeries of all ages and genders. They
are trooping faeries and seem to be friendly toward
humans. They live off the Welsh coast on faery
islands and protect their islands with fog and
storms. There chief ruler is believed to be Gwyn ap
Naud, an ancient British God of the Dead. Evoke
them to a circle on the beach. If they decide to
help, they may be useful in weather spells and
protection rituals.
Uilebheist are water faeries who appear as
multiheaded sea monsters. They fiercely guard the
inlets and waters around the rocky coasts of the
Shetland and Orkney Islands.
Undines are the archetypal elementals of water and
the west in ceremonial magic. They originated from
Greece and look like small sea-horses with human
faces and are automatically called to your circle
when you do an invocation to the direction of west.
Undines have the power to enhance the energy of
any spell or ritual, especially those associated with
water.
The Unseelie Court are Scottish air spirits and have
never actually been seen, but some humans have
described them as a massive dark cloud riding on
the wind. They are evil and should be avoided. If
you hear cackles and howls at night from Samhain
to Ostara, run! Some legends say they were once
members of the Seelie Court who fell from grace.
Urisks can be found in the woodlands of Scotland
and are known to be intelligent and psychic. They
are very ugly with wrinkled skin and huge
misshapen heads, but they are quite friendly and
crave human companionship. Call them into your
circle & they may offer their energy for spells or
rituals.
Vasily originate from Russia and are dwarf faeries
who love and care for horses.
Vilas are found in the Alps and are female faeries of
such great beauty that once they are seen by
human males, they are longed after forever. They
are mountain nymphs who can heal and foretell
natural disasters, and they love animals, especially
dogs.
Vodianoy live in the cold waters of Russia and are
bloated small male faeries with green hair. They are
very dangerous and cause sickness, and may be a
fear-form caused by frequent illness that ancient
people couldn't understand.
Wag-by-the-Way are found in homes near ancient
roads in the Scottish Lowlands. He is a dwarf-like
faery with a long, cat-like tail and he is usually
covered in cinders. He is friendly & likes to adopt a
home, which he will protect. Keep a warm fire
going to contact him & he may help with home
protection against intruders.
Water Leapers are found in the sea off Wales and
look like small bats bouncing along the top of the
water. They have been known to kill humans,
mostly fishermen, whom they lure into rocks or
overboard to drown.
Well Spirits are water sprites and guardians of
sacred wells in Ireland. They will aid humans, but
they may ask a high price in return. Luring humans
into their underwater world is often the price for
their aid. These faeries should be approached with
caution.
Wichtln are tiny elves dressed in brown fur coasts
& are found in Germany. They like to play pranks
that can be mean. Their favorite pranks are
pinching, tripping, letting livestock loose, causing
spills and moving things all about.
Wilde Frauen are the female wood sprites of the
Germanic & Scandinavian forests. They live among
the roots of the most ancient trees in the densest
part of the forests. They dress in the flora, foliage
and colors of the current season. Invite them into
your circle, but use caution. Maybe they will assist
in raising the energy of ecological rituals.
Will-o'-the-Wisp originated in England , but are
found all over the world. They are the flickering,
glowing lights seen low to the ground near marshes
and meadows just after sunset. They are also
known as Faery Lights, Fire Faeries and Elf Fire.
Some believe they are the lights of trooping faeries
on their Rades or the wandering souls of discarnate
humans.
Yann-An-Od is a faery king who guards sheep & is
found in Brittany. He looks like an old man with a
white beard, wearing a long robe and carrying a
shepherd's staff.
The Yeti is found in Asia, but he is also known as
Sasquatch, Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman.
He is huge and gorilla-like in appearance. The Yeti
is not a true faery, but more of an entity of nature
and sightings of him have been numerous.
Zips originated from Mexico and Central America
and are thin male faeries who are small and wear
tiny helmets and carry tiny spears. They are most
active at night and their sole function is to protect
& care for deer.
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