Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe: Meeting the Irish Fair Folk
An introduction to the Aos Sidhe, the People of the fairy mounds, and to Irish fairy beliefs, this book takes readers on a journey to understand the place that fairies have had in Ireland across the millennia and into today. These beings can be found playing roles both significant and subtle in folk belief and their stories are part of the land itself, making them an intrinsic aspect of Ireland. And yet for those who haven't grown up with these beliefs there can be many misunderstandings and confusion surrounding who they are, and what they can do. /Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe/ will help people new to the subject, as well as those with a wider knowledge, to understand the range and depth of the folk beliefs. Covering everything from myth and folklore to modern anecdotes and specific types of Irish fairies, this book provides a solid understanding of what can be a difficult subject.

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Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe: Meeting the Irish Fair Folk
An introduction to the Aos Sidhe, the People of the fairy mounds, and to Irish fairy beliefs, this book takes readers on a journey to understand the place that fairies have had in Ireland across the millennia and into today. These beings can be found playing roles both significant and subtle in folk belief and their stories are part of the land itself, making them an intrinsic aspect of Ireland. And yet for those who haven't grown up with these beliefs there can be many misunderstandings and confusion surrounding who they are, and what they can do. /Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe/ will help people new to the subject, as well as those with a wider knowledge, to understand the range and depth of the folk beliefs. Covering everything from myth and folklore to modern anecdotes and specific types of Irish fairies, this book provides a solid understanding of what can be a difficult subject.

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Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe: Meeting the Irish Fair Folk

Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe: Meeting the Irish Fair Folk

by Morgan Daimler author of Irish Paganism and Gods and Goddesses of Ireland
Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe: Meeting the Irish Fair Folk

Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe: Meeting the Irish Fair Folk

by Morgan Daimler author of Irish Paganism and Gods and Goddesses of Ireland

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An introduction to the Aos Sidhe, the People of the fairy mounds, and to Irish fairy beliefs, this book takes readers on a journey to understand the place that fairies have had in Ireland across the millennia and into today. These beings can be found playing roles both significant and subtle in folk belief and their stories are part of the land itself, making them an intrinsic aspect of Ireland. And yet for those who haven't grown up with these beliefs there can be many misunderstandings and confusion surrounding who they are, and what they can do. /Pagan Portals - Aos Sidhe/ will help people new to the subject, as well as those with a wider knowledge, to understand the range and depth of the folk beliefs. Covering everything from myth and folklore to modern anecdotes and specific types of Irish fairies, this book provides a solid understanding of what can be a difficult subject.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781789049374
Publisher: Collective Ink
Publication date: 08/01/2022
Pages: 104
Sales rank: 988,674
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Morgan Daimler is a blogger, poet, teacher of esoteric subjects, witch, and priestess of the Daoine Maithe. Morgan is a prolific pagan writer, having published more than a dozen books under Moon Books alone, and she is one of the world's foremost experts on all things Fairy. She lives in Connecticut, US.

Table of Contents

Author's Note 1

Introduction 2

Chapter 1 Who Are the Aos Sidhe? 6

Chapter 2 Across Belief 16

Mythology

Folklore 18

Anecdotal Accounts 19

Times & Places 20

Sidhe Gaoithe 25

Poc Sidhe

Fairy-shot 26

Ceol Sidhe 27

Invisibility & Physicality 28

Chapter 3 Changelings 30

Chapter 4 Types of Fair Folk 36

Alp Luchra

Aos Sidhe 37

Amadan na Bruidhne

Bean Sidhe 38

Cat Sidhe 40

Clúracán

Cú Sidhe 41

Dobharchú

Dullahan 42

Each Uisce

Fear Dearg 43

Geancánach

Grogach 44

Leannán Sidhe

Leprechaun 46

Maighdeana Mhara 49

Murúcha 50

Púca

Rónta 53

Slua Sidhe 54

Chapter 5 Safe Dealings 57

Chapter 6 Popular Misconceptions 67

Conclusion 74

Appendix A Terms and Pronunciation Guide 76

Appendix B Resources for Further Study 79

Bibliography 82

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