CELTIC FAERIES

Celtic peoples believed that there was an invisible realm inhabited by "Otherworldly" beings known collectively as the sidhe, or the Good People. This belief was once common throughout all the Celtic countries and each region had their own localized version and plenty of stories to tell.

The sidhe are considered to be a distinct race, quite separate from human beings yet who have had much contact with mortals over the centuries. There are many documented testimonies to this, both oral and written.

It is said the sidhe have powers beyond those of men that allow them to move quickly through the air and change their shape at will.  Stories of their antics once played a huge part in the lives of people living in rural England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

It is difficult to pinpoint an exact historical era as the origin of Faery lore. Many writers maintain that the people of Ireland and their Gods before the coming of the Gaels are the 'ancestors' of the sidhe.

The Faerie Folk are believed to be metaphysical beings and were often associated with the mythological figures or deities of the Celtic religion. In fact, compiling the list, the line was very thin between Gods and Goddesses and the Faeries.

Here is a list of Celtic faeries (fairies):