Celtic Fairies

The subject of fairies in Celtic cultures is a complex one that seems to endlessly intrigue people. What exactly are fairies? What can they do? How can we interact with them? Answering these questions becomes even harder in a world that is disconnected from the traditional folklore and flooded with modern sources that are often vastly at odds with the older beliefs.

The mysticism and fairy folklore of Celtic England, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Brittany, and Wales is explored in this production, which focuses on interviews conducted with everyday citizens about their beliefs, sightings, and encounters in the early 20th century, followed by an anthropological examination of evidence. It is an exploration of the spirit world, of the Sidhe, the "good people", who are claimed to interact mischievously with the populace - sometimes even abducting them and leaving only the victims' clothes behind, transporting them far distances, and killing livestock.

Relive the magic of captivating legends and folktales in this rich collection on Celtic Mythology. In 58 BCE, when Julius Caesar – the famous Roman general – wrote a commentary on the Gallic wars, he described the “Celt” speaking people who lived in the area then known as the Gaul. These people had their own culture, gods, and beliefs – called Celtic Mythology – which were very different from the Romans. The influence of this mythology, however, was not limited to a small territory.

Discover the enchanting world of modern fairy belief in Scotland through the voices of 25 individuals, whose stories have been meticulously gathered since the summer of 1991. Inspired by Dr. W.Y. Evan-Wentz’s seminal 1911 Oxford thesis, “The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries,” this book breathes new life into a largely forgotten subject. Despite the brilliance of Evan-Wentz’s scholarship, his work faded into obscurity, overshadowed by his acclaimed translation of “The Tibetan Book of the Dead.” The topic of fairies, deemed ethnographically dubious by Western academia, received ...

The definitive collection of traditional Celtic fairy tales. Joseph Jacobs' 1892 anthology of the most enduring folklore from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Cornwall is a delight for both young and old. Leprechauns, giants, witches, princesses, castles, and sea monsters all abound in this compendium of the best mythology Britain and Ireland have to offer.

Introducing book one in the CELTIC LEGENDS SERIES, a star-crossed lovers tale from the RITA-nominated author of passionate, magical romances Conor has lived a hundred lives…but loved only once Born to a powerful Irish priestess, Conor knows he is no ordinary warrior. Some whisper he’s not human at all. He seeks out Brigid of Morna, a reclusive, woodland seer, the only woman who can unveil the truth of his everlasting strength. But Brigid refuses to help him—or to yield her hungry heart. For she knows that a man cursed to live a thousand lives must never fall in love… "An enthralling...

This is not a collection of gentle fairy tales. The folklore of Ireland has been systematically sanitized for global consumption. The ancient Irish did not view the supernatural as a safe or romantic escape. They saw it as a tangible, high-velocity threat that shared their physical geography. The Irish Otherworld is a restoration of the dark, predatory, and profound realities of Celtic myth. In this A to Z field guide, you will dig beneath the pavement of modern tropes to understand the psychological architecture of the ancient Irish people. These stories were originally designed as a ...

The fairy is not a childhood fancy. It is one of the most persistent, cross-cultural, psychologically grounded figures in human imagination — and it has been waiting for writers who know how to use it. 495 pages in textbook format Fairies & Fae: Lore, Literature, and the Writer's Craft is the comprehensive reference guide for fiction writers who want to go beyond surface mythology and work with the fairy tradition the way its greatest practitioners — Yeats, Tolkien, Holly Black, Charles de Lint — have always worked with it: from the inside out, with authority and respect. Fairies and ...

From bestselling author B.B. Reid comes a wicked retelling of your favorite fairytale. America’s sweetheart has been canceled. From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public...

Most people have heard of the Celts - the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist.

Experience a world both ancient and timeless in The Song of Albion Trilogy, a sweeping historical fantasy that blurs the lines between our world and the Otherworld. Rooted in Celtic myth and packed with heart-stopping adventure, this epic series follows an unlikely hero whose journey of destiny...

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts. Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind...

A rising rebellion. Violence in the air. With the specter of war unleashed, can a young woman triumph against mythological mayhem in fleshly form? Ireland, 1798. Tomboy Dosey Latimer hates playing prim and proper. Despite her reluctant engagement, her true passion lies with her grandfather's plans to excavate an ancient site on the estate. When they stumble upon an enigmatic stone box hidden in a sacred cave, Dosey’s curiosity gets the best of her, and she breaks the seals that bind its ancient secrets—unleashing a vengeful goddess upon the world. Struggling to contain the fury of the ...

When a string of children vanish from Saoirse’s village, she alone suspects the beast lurking in the Wild Wood near her home, just beyond the summer goddess’s temple. Though others discount her theory of the children’s fate, Saoirse witnessed the monster of legend and barely escaped its snapping jaws. But when her beloved younger brother disappears as well, Saoirse must confront her greatest fear and return to the Faerie Hill.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume. J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ‘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told’. And for many years readers would need to be...

Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked...

Meredith Cadwell thought she had lost everything when her parents died in a tragic plane crash off the coast of Charlevoix, Michigan. Lonely and at odds with what she should do after their death Meredith found companionship and solace within a group of friends with a shared interest in magic, ritual, and witchcraft and she reveled in the group's seasonal celebrations and gatherings knowing that a coven meets only In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust. But is that true of the Dark Grove Coven? Meredith excels at learning the arcane rites of magic but will she be strong enough to embrace the ...

A collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl are two poems by an unknown author written in about 1400. Sir Gawain is a romance, a fairy-tale for...

This web covers the world… and it’s hungry. Vervain Lavine has hunted gods across realms, but this enemy doesn’t hide in shadows or sanctuaries. He lives in the system itself—a Spider God who has turned the Internet into a living web, stretching across the world. From behind screens, he feeds on chaos, stirring hatred, collapsing systems, and pushing people toward violence. Every death becomes an offering. Every act of destruction makes him stronger. To stop him, Vervain must do something she’s never done before—enter the web. Inside the digital realm, the rules are different. ...

Welsh, Irish or Scottish, all these tales share the unique Celtic mixture of wit and romance. Bold heroes battle with giants, beautiful maidens appear from lakes, birds and animals speak, and over all hangs the enchanted world of the fairies.