The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries
Description
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries is a book by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, first published in 1911. It is a landmark study of Celtic folklore that gathers first-hand accounts, traditions, and beliefs about fairies from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man.
Through interviews with local people, along with comparisons to mythological and spiritual traditions, the book explores how the fairy-faith shaped rural life, storytelling, and popular imagination across the Celtic world. More than a simple collection of tales, this work is both folklore and ethnography, blending scholarly analysis with a deep respect for oral tradition.
It influenced later studies of Celtic mythology, modern Paganism, and even early ideas in comparative religion and anthropology. For readers interested in fairies, Celtic legends, folk traditions, or the spiritual roots of myth, this book remains a fascinating and essential exploration of one of Europe’s richest cultural traditions.
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- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, AZW3
- Page Count (PDF)
- 296
- Word Count
- 201,204
- Illustrations
- No
- Footnotes
- 672
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