Myths of Fairies and Elves

Fairies are often depicted as airy creatures, associated with the wind and the sky.

In Norse mythology, elves are divided into two main groups: the light elves, who are associated with light, beauty, and goodness, and the dark elves, who are associated with darkness, ugliness, and evil.

Fairies are often depicted as leading people astray, causing them to get lost or confused.

Selkies are mythical creatures that are half-human, half-seal. They can transform between human and seal form by shedding their seal skin.

The Tuatha Dé Danann are known for their magical powers, which they use to control the forces of nature and perform miracles.

The svartálfar are dark elves who are associated with darkness and the underworld.

The Tylwyth Teg are known for their exceptional beauty and their love of music and dancing.

The huldra is a beautiful fairy with long, flowing hair that she uses to lure men to her.

Brownies are known for being helpful creatures who perform household chores and tasks for humans.

Leprechauns are known for being mischievous creatures who love to play tricks on humans and hide their pots of gold.

The álfar are light elves who are associated with light, beauty, and goodness.

Banshees are known for their wailing cries, which are said to foretell death.

Pookas are known for their ability to shapeshift into various animals, such as horses, dogs, and cats.

Kelpies are known for their ability to shapeshift into horses and lure people to their deaths by drowning them in rivers.

The gwragedd annwn are beautiful fairies who are said to live in the Otherworld.