Celebrate Fairies, Mythology, and Folklore on International Fairy day!
Checkiday.com states:
“International Fairy Day, reputedly started by artist Jessica Galbreth, celebrates fairies, the mythological creatures of folklore. The term “fairy” goes back to Europe in the Middle Ages, but similar creatures were mentioned prior, including the Gandharvas in ancient Sanskrit texts, nymphs of Greek mythology, jinni of Arabic mythology, and others. Fairies were closely tied to Celtic culture and were seen as being intelligent, magical, and mischievous. Early on they were depicted as being serious in nature, and possibly dangerous and cruel. Over time they became more innocuous, and now usually appear in children’s stories. They are commonly now depicted as using their magic powers for good.”
source
International Fairy Day, Checkiday.com, https://www.checkiday.com/6d6de9e18f4a093a6f2693748510f84c/international-fairy-day
