Fairies among Us: Nymphs, Elves, Earth Spirits, and Other Mythological Creatures

by Gregory Branson-trent

Overview

A fairy (also fay, fey, faery, faerie; collectively, "fae", wee folk, good folk, people of peace, fair folk, and other euphemisms) is a type of mythological being or legendary creature, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural.
The word fairy derives from the term fae of medieval Western European (Old French, from Latin fata: Fate) folklore and romance, one famous example being Morgan le Fay ('Morgan of the Fae'). "Fae-ery" was therefore everything that appertains to the "fae", and so the land of "fae", all the "fae". Finally the word replaced its original and one could speak of "a faery or fairy", though the word fey is still used as an adjective or to refer to the word fairy as a plural.
Fairies resemble various beings of other mythologies, though even folklore that uses the term fairy offers many definitions. Sometimes the term describes any magical creature, including goblins or gnomes: at other times, the term only describes a specific type of more ethereal creature.
In this book, learn about the realm of the fairies. Take a look into the world of mythological creatures and peer into the world of nature spirits as well as elves and trolls. Also presented is a complete dictionary of faerie terminology as well as complete mythological creature dictionary.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011910272
Publisher:	Gregory Branson-Trent
Publication date:	10/13/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Gregory Branson-Trent has been a published author for 16 years now. His writing has spanned from biography style works to science fiction and non-fiction. His first release was the book Olivia Newton-John…More Than Physical, a biography styled book in 1994. He continued with, Magic: The Music of Olivia Newton-John (released September 2007), The Unexplained: Amelia Earhart, Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, Aliens And Ghosts (released December 2009), Vampires Among Us: Children Of The Night (released February 2010), An Encyclopedia Of Paranormal Events (released February 2010), and has many other books. Included is a series of books about paranormal psychology Ghosts, Hauntings, And The Dark Side Of The Cemetery (released September 2008), Return To The Cemetery: More Ghosts And Hauntings (released November 2009), Haunted Hollywood: Ghosts of The Dead Famous (releasing January 2011), and Haunted Houses: Around The World (released March 2010).
In early 2009 he released Mysteries Of The Unexplained: Vampires, Aliens, Ghosts, Atlantis, and Bigfoot. He is also in the process of releasing a science fiction series with Project Exodus: Child of Light, Child of Darkness, and Project Exodus: Dark Awakening. And coming soon, the novel Grandma Ran A Whore House. Also the books… The History Of Christmas, From Saint To Santa: The History Of Santa Claus and The History Of Halloween.
In the coming years, Gregory will continue his book series exploring the Metaphysical. His current releases explore Wicca and also an Encyclopedia of Magick. In other releases there will be books on Tarot, Runes, Chakra, and the Healing Properties of Stones and Crystals. Look for the following titles: Magick: Wicca Witchcraft And The Book Of Shadows (released 2010), The Encyclopedia Of Magick And The Occult (releasing January 2011), Inside The Chakra: An Experience In Natural Magick, Inside The World Of Tarot And Magick, Runes A Guide to Divination and Magick Uses, The Witch’s' Kitchen: Incense Oil And Candle Recipes, The Witch's Spell Book, The Witches' Halloween and The Magick and Healing Properties of Crystals, Metals and Stones.
Look for books by Gregory Branson-Trent online at gregorybranson-trent.com.
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