Fairies | Mythos

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Manuscript vs Myth: The Call

Peadar O’Guilin’s ‘The Call’ tells the story of Nessa, a girl born into a dystopian future Ireland, a land besieged by vengeful Sidhe.

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In Summary: The Ballad of Tam Lin

A popular Scottish ballad, the legend of Tam Lin tells the story of Janet who must win her Love from the cunning fairy queen.

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Manuscript vs Myth: Lords and Ladies

We explore the folklore of fairies and landscapes, and how Terry Pratchett uses both to great affect in his fantasy novel Lords and Ladies.

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Manuscript vs Myth: Foxfire, Wolfskin

This week we take a look into the shapeshifting women of European mythology with Sharon Blackie's novel, Foxfire, Wolfskin.

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Manuscript vs Myth: The Cruel Prince

Telling the story of three sisters, stolen to fairyland, Black draws on myths of evil fairies and the ways that people protected themselves.

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Through fairy fields

“We must not look at goblin men, / We must not buy their fruits.” ― Christina Rossetti

Mythos