According to one dictionary, a Fairy is an imaginary being who is supposed to have magical powers. A faery is a tiny being with wings (such as butterfly wings, dragonfly wings, etc.), that looks like a person. They are said to have magical powers, such as the ability to change the seasons, weather, or other features of nature.

Where did the word "Fairy" come from?

Fairy comes from Faerie
(French)
Faerie comes from Fa'ae
(Gallic)
Fa'ae comes from Fata
(Latin, meaning the fates)
Fa'ae or fae or fay all mean about the same thing: a group of special magical beings that look a little human with powers that go from good to evil. That's why you read about both the good fairy in the Wizard of Oz and the wicked Witch of the North. But here all we care about are the good ones.






Fairies are mythical beings of folklore and romance. They are often depicted as diminutive winged humans with magic powers. The tooth fairy exhanges presents, usually coins, for teeth left out or under one's pillow at night. Fairy godmothers are protective beings, like guardian angels.

Fairies should not be confused with gnomes, who are also mythical diminutive humans but are deformed and live underground. Pixies, on the other hand, might be considered a type of fairy known for their cheerful nature and playful mishievousness. An elf might be thought of as a big pixie, often depicted as a mischievous dwarf, such as the Irish leprechaun known for his pranks but also believed to know where treasure is hidden. Elves are sometimes depicted as helpers of magicians, e.g., Santa's helpers.

All in all... a fairy is a very mystical creature in the eyes of most people.

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