Literary Sources/Tradition: Fairy Tales

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Ziton, Court Magician in Medieval Bohemia

Magical performances and illusion at the wedding of King Wenceslas and Princess Sophie of Bavaria Ziton is mentioned in medieval and early modern chronicles as an itinerant magician associated with the court of King Wenceslas IV of Bohemia, son of Emperor Charles IV, during the late 14th century. He is most prominently linked to the … Read more

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Leprechaun

The Leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, often depicted as a small, bearded man who makes shoes and hoards a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The term ‘Cluricaune’ mentioned in the text is another name for this creature, particularly in certain counties of Ireland. Leprechauns are known for … Read more