Tylwyth Teg (Welsh for ‘the Fair Folk’) refers to a group of small fairies in Welsh folklore. They are said to visit farms at night, performing helpful tasks in well-ordered households. Their opposites, the Ellyllon, are mischievous goblins who cause trouble in untidy homes or for lazy servants. Stories about the Tylwyth Teg are widespread … Read more
Trows are supernatural beings in Shetland folklore. Believed to inhabit the interior of hills and caverns, trows are skilled metalworkers, particularly with iron and precious metals. Their characteristics are similar to other European mining spirits and subterranean entities, such as dwarves and knockers. Trows are considered capable of influencing luck, especially for miners and metalworkers, … Read more
Mothers (Les Mères) is a term used for fairies, particularly in Brittany, France. They are often associated with geese and are believed to possess supernatural powers and knowledge. This connection to geese may stem from ancient Celtic beliefs linking these birds to the Otherworld. Tales about these fairies are sometimes called ‘Tales of Mother Goose.’ … Read more
Holda (Hulda), a figure in Germanic folklore, is a supernatural entity associated with witchcraft, winter, and the Wild Hunt. In some traditions, she is depicted as a benevolent goddess or a kind of fairy who blesses households and rewards diligence. In others, she is the leader of a coven of witches, presiding over nocturnal gatherings … Read more