Stories with fairies (dubbed "fairylore") are very popular in countries such as Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It is undeniable that fairies have played an important role in many memorable fairy tales and folklores. Be it the fairy godmother in Cinderella or Puck in Midsummer Night's Dream, these characters are loved for their magical abilities and often mischievious natures. Fairies are often beautiful, tiny creatures with a pair of transluscent wings on their back. Some fairies are spritely pixies like Tinkerbell from Peter Pan that often leave a trail of pixie dust behind them when they fly around. Fairies are usually not the main character in a story; instead, they are important supporting roles that affect the plot immensely with their magic. Expect fairies to know a few interesting charms and spells!
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But it's obvious that fairy tales aren't always about fairies, so why are they called "fairy tales"? The history of the title goes back a long time.
In 17th century France, such magical stories were very popular. However, the tales were written for adults! The fairy tales we know today are actually simplified versions of the literary works by a group of Parisian authors. These Parisian authors called these literary works "les contes de fées", which translates to the term we all know: fairy tales.
Who is your favourite fairy?
-Vociferously yours, Vicky.
I do not have a favorite fairy, but the one that had a big impression on me was Tinker bell, from Peter Pan. Like you said it wasn't the main character, but had a big impact in the story.
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