Elves and fairies explained | History & folklore of faery + why we love fairycore + fairy paganism
Ever wondered why we’re still so fascinated by elves and fairies? Let’s dive into fairy history and folklore in European folktales and legends + an analysis of what makes fairy lore, fairycore, & Faery in general such a compelling myth today. Slap on thine elf ears, wench, we’re going researching! PS, not the tidiest edit in the world but HEY I'm learning :) If you want to chat about fairies and all things folk and magical, join me on Instagram: / foxpriestess For obscure folklore and literature facts at random intervals, come over to Twitter: / fox_priestess - IG accounts mentioned: / lizabetroberts / rosaeterea / catinawitchhat / tenderheartlamb - Music attribution: Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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