Are Faeries Truly a Part of Irish Lore?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the existence of faeries within Irish lore, touching on various aspects of magical beings, personal anecdotes, and related folklore. Participants explore the cultural significance and personal experiences associated with faeries, pixies, and other mythical creatures.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a fondness for the magical world, sharing personal experiences with pixies and elves.
  • There is a suggestion that placing a silver sixpence under a pillow may appease pixies, although the practicality of obtaining such a coin is questioned.
  • A participant humorously speculates about the consequences of angering faeries, referencing a potential transformation into an exaggerated hairstyle.
  • One participant shares a story about their dog, a Welsh Corgi, and its connection to faery lore, suggesting that the dog may be conversing with faeries in the garden.
  • Another participant humorously warns about the possibility of being taken by faeries if one is too close to flowers that attract their dog.
  • There are references to other folklore topics, including hobbits, with claims of sightings and connections to local lore, though the validity of these claims remains uncertain.
  • Participants discuss the influence of alcohol on perceptions of the supernatural, particularly in relation to sightings of faeries or hobbits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views and personal anecdotes, with no clear consensus on the existence or nature of faeries and related beings. Participants share differing opinions and experiences without resolving the overarching question of their reality.

Contextual Notes

Some claims rely on personal experiences and cultural anecdotes, which may not be universally applicable or verifiable. The discussion reflects a blend of humor and folklore, with varying degrees of belief among participants.

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I always give leeway to the realms of the magical world. Now if only the pixies would quit knotting my hair as I sleep
 
hypatia said:
I always give leeway to the realms of the magical world. Now if only the pixies would quit knotting my hair as I sleep

Put a silver six pence under your pillow, and the pixies will leave your hair alone.
 
arildno said:
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I liked it..

Well, i love it, some of my best mates are pixies and elves.
 
Now where would I get a silver six pence from? Would silver spray paint on a copper penny do? hmm more then likely not, I wouldn't want to anger them and wake up with some kind freakish Dolly Parton hairdo.
 
hypatia said:
Now where would I get a silver six pence from? Would silver spray paint on a copper penny do? hmm more then likely not, I wouldn't want to anger them and wake up with some kind freakish Dolly Parton hairdo.

That is true, no way can you fool the little people, if you try you may end up in all sorts of trouble, a six pence is about all they can carry, so anything silver that size will do.
:biggrin:
 
My dog is a Welsh Corgi the steed of the fae, who depended on there bravery in the great faery wars. Funny, I often find her sitting in my flower bed. And I think she must be having a chat with old friends.
 
Hmmm, i not sure but you may be Onagh, in a different guise, and your
kind have come to take you back, keep away from flowers that your dog
is attracted to, and you can stay human for awhile :biggrin:
 
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hypatia said:
Well if I suddenly stop posting here, you, and you alone will know why.

Aww bye, bye Hypatia. :cry:
 
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...and...:biggrin:...not only is this commonly reported among the locals, but one of the scientists leading this research states flatly that one of her collegues reports a direct sighting of a living hobbit. This is in the interview on the NGC special that first aired about a year after the story broke. I think there is a link to the NGC in the Biology thread...if not, a simple search should lead to a video, or at least the next airing of the story.


AFAIK, there have been no other recent little foot sightings. :biggrin:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
...and...:biggrin:...not only is this commonly reported among the locals, but one of the scientists leading this research states flatly that one of her collegues reports a direct sighting of a living hobbit. This is in the interview on the NGC special that first aired about a year after the story broke. I think there is a link to the NGC in the Biology thread...if not, a simple search should lead to a video, or at least the next airing of the story.


AFAIK, there have been no other recent little foot sightings. :biggrin:

When visiting relatives in Ireland we often saw the little people, the strange
thing is we only saw them after a night at the local, i think guiness must
sharpen the vision :biggrin:
 
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wolram said:
When visiting relatives in Ireland we often saw the little people, the strange
thing is we only saw them after a night at the local, i think guiness must
sharpen the vision :biggrin:

I couldn't help but wonder if the researcher didn't get caught up in the thrill of the discovery. But there is this nagging detail: The locals reported occasional sightings of living hobbits long before we discovered that they really did exist. :confused:
 

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