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Title:
The Fairy Mythology
Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries
Note: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Delphine Lettau and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "The Fairy Mythology" by Thomas Keightley is a comprehensive exploration of folklore and beliefs surrounding fairies from various cultures, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into how fairy traditions and superstitions have been interwoven into the mythologies of numerous countries, revealing their origins, characteristics, and significance in the human imagination. The text appears to present a scholarly approach to fairy lore, drawing connections between different mythological structures and narratives. At the start of the volume, the author reflects on his own literary journey and the genesis of this work which stems from his early interest in fairy legends prompted by a friend collecting Irish folklore. He notes the origins of belief in fairies, discussing how people throughout history have attributed unexplained phenomena to the agency of these mythical beings. The opening suggests a blend of philosophical inquiry and folkloric examination, positioning fairies not merely as fanciful beings but as significant figures that shape cultural narratives and human beliefs across different societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Keightley, Thomas, 1789-1872
EBook No.: 41006
Published: Oct 9, 2012
Downloads: 730
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Folklore
Subject: Fairies
Subject: Folk literature
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Fairy Mythology
Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries
Note: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Delphine Lettau and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Fairy Mythology" by Thomas Keightley is a comprehensive exploration of folklore and beliefs surrounding fairies from various cultures, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into how fairy traditions and superstitions have been interwoven into the mythologies of numerous countries, revealing their origins, characteristics, and significance in the human imagination. The text appears to present a scholarly approach to fairy lore, drawing connections between different mythological structures and narratives. At the start of the volume, the author reflects on his own literary journey and the genesis of this work which stems from his early interest in fairy legends prompted by a friend collecting Irish folklore. He notes the origins of belief in fairies, discussing how people throughout history have attributed unexplained phenomena to the agency of these mythical beings. The opening suggests a blend of philosophical inquiry and folkloric examination, positioning fairies not merely as fanciful beings but as significant figures that shape cultural narratives and human beliefs across different societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Keightley, Thomas, 1789-1872
EBook No.: 41006
Published: Oct 9, 2012
Downloads: 730
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Folklore
Subject: Fairies
Subject: Folk literature
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.