Tag: Fae
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Sampo
The story of the Sampo is one of the central myths of Finnish folklore, appearing in the Kalevala. It is mysterious on purpose—never fully described, always powerful, and the source of great conflict. What is the Sampo? The Sampo is a magical artifact forged by the divine smith Ilmarinen.It is described as a cosmic mill…
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The Roots of the Fae in Ireland
1. Pre-Christian Myth & the Tuatha Dé Danann In Irish mythology, one of the foundational supernatural peoples is the Tuatha Dé Danann (“folk of the goddess Danu”). Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 They are depicted as god-like beings: skilled in magic, arts and crafts, inhabiting an Otherworld, battling the Fomorians, and having dominion over the land. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 In the…
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Folklore of Finland
Finland has a very rich folklore tradition. Much of it comes from what’s called Finnic paganism, a belief system involving nature spirits, heroic shamans, cosmic songs, and gods that were approached through chants and ritual poetry. The stories are preserved mainly in runos (poetic verses) and oral tradition—later compiled into the Finnish national epic: —…