What is the story behind fairies?

The origin of fairies dates to Greek mythology, where fairies were referred to as Nymphs. These nymphs protected the face of Mother Earth. They believed that fairies were good enough for hell but bad enough for heaven, so they were sent to Earth. Fairies have long had the image of slender, beautiful females.

Where did fairies originally come from?

Historical origins of fairies range from various traditions from Iranian mythology to European folklore such as of Brythonic (Bretons, Welsh, Cornish), Gaelic (Irish, Scots, Manx), and Germanic peoples, and of Middle French medieval romances.

Are dragons fairies?

Unlike fairies, dragons are defined by what they do: hoard treasure, breathe fire, eat maidens. They also possess a morphological consistency that for fairies only starts showing up when Victorian representations and Cicely Mary Barker’s illustrations became popular.

What do fairies symbolize?

Fairies are often associated with plants and springtime, depicted as pure figures who possess magical powers. Fairies in these myths may be of the more cartoonish variety and signify simply love, magic and springtime, but most signify things like death, sexual depravity, abduction and general immorality.

Do fairies fall in love with humans?

People transported to fairyland cannot return if they eat or drink there. Fairy and human lovers may marry, though only with restrictions whose violation ends the marriage and, often, the life of the human. Some female fairies are deadly to human lovers.

What is a dragon fairy?

Fairy dragons are a more recent Dragon Type. They are the smallest of all dragons, associated with insects and fae people in folklore. They share many traits with fairies and other magical folk, such as a trickster nature and a fondness for sweet foods.

How big is a Fae Dragon?

The average size of a Fae dragon varies slightly between males and females, with females being larger on average. Male Fae average at a 0.9 meter length, 1.19 meter wingspan, and a weight of 1.59 kilograms. Females average at a 1.09 meter length, 1.32 meter wingspan, and a weight of 2.08 kilograms.

Can humans be fairies?

Humans do not have to die to become nature spirits or trooping fairies. Humans are so close to fairies they can, in fact, be transformed into fairies while still living. This should not be so surprising because, as previously mentioned; humans are in essence just another form of fairy.

How are fairies born?

Birth. When a baby laughs for the first time, a fairy is born. The laugh blows away and he or she is carried by the winds to Pixie Hollow. Once the laugh makes its way to the Pixie Dust Tree, a dust-keeper sprinkles Pixie Dust over the laugh, resulting in his or her birth.

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How are fairies related to the Little People?

Most of us think of fairies as tiny creatures, flitting about on gossamer wings, waving a magic wand, but history and folklore tell a different tale. When belief in fairies was common most people didn’t like to mention them by name and so referred to them by other names: the Little People or the Hidden People.

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How are fairy figurines made in the Hamilton Collection?

With their delicate wings and diminutive stature, fairies create a place of magic in the world we know. There are a few things more graceful than the depiction of a mystical fairy, especially when brought to life in collectible figurines like the ones featured here at The Hamilton Collection Online.