Writer of YA Fiction
Last time, I introduced you to a creature of the Fair Folk, the Pooka. Today I want to tell you about a mythical being that might not be part of the Fair Folk in Celtic mythology, but fascinating nonetheless. The etymology of the faoladh First of, even after countless hours of research online, I have no... Continue Reading →
Last week I talked about categorizing faeries into the Seelie and the Unseelie Court, but the Fair Folk is so much more than faeries. One of those creatures that dwell with the faeries is the pooka, sometimes also spelled púca, phouka, or even pwca. Illustrated by Alan Lee What is a pooka? In his beautifully... Continue Reading →
During my research for my Crown of Tír na nÓg trilogy, I learned that the term 'faerie' does not refer to one individual type of being, but rather encompasses a whole variety of beings. In Celtic mythology there are many ways to categorize faeries, for example into Trooping Faeries or Solitary Faeries. But one categorization... Continue Reading →
Whether you think faeries are real or just a story you tell little children, the truth is that many European cultures have their own faerie belief. Some think of the faeries as small and cute forest creatures, others would say they are more humanoid. Faeries might be benevolent little helpers sometimes, but they can also... Continue Reading →
Sarah Tanzmann 