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The Fae | British Folklore

The Fae, also known as fairies or faeries, are mythical creatures that appear in the folklore of many cultures, particularly in Celtic mythology. They are often depicted as small, magical beings with wings, who live in a hidden world that is separate from ours.

Fairy folklore from Britain has long been classified in various ways. These categorizations, usually derived from scholarly analysis, may not always be in tune with the traditional beliefs of local communities. Generally, these divisions are based on the behavior or physical traits of the fairies.

In Celtic mythology, faeries have been divided into two distinct groups: the Seelie Court and the Unseelie Court. This is known to be the most famous division of fairies, as noted by D.L. Ashliman (an American folklorist). The Seelie Court consists of benevolent fairies that are known to be kind to humans, often returning favors for any kindness shown to them. Although they are known to be gentle, they will take vengeance on those who insult them. On the other hand, the Unseelie Court is often seen as the dark side of faeries. They are known to be malevolent, wreaking havoc without provocation, and are closely associated with witches.

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