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.
FAERIES A-Z
Alven 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 its 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 of 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.
Elves 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!
Lesidhe is a guardian of the forests disguised as foliage. They like to mimic mockingbirds to confuse hikers and 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.
Mal-de-Mer are active at night and during storms at sea, and they prey on ships.
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 harpers 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 from 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.
