Folk and Fairy
Folk and Fairy is a site that aims to collect together sources which analyse and interpret folk and fairy tales. These stories have survived hundreds of years of retellings and their continuing popularity through changes in culture are proof of their deeper meanings. The bibliographies explore sources that cover literary as well as psychological traditions, and range from feminist analysis to Marxist. Folk and Fairy is a useful starting point for those wanting to delve deeper into the hidden meanings of the world’s folk and fairy tale traditions.
Filed under Resources & Community | Comment (0)The Music of Louisa John-Krol
Anything described as ‘romantic pop-ethereal faerie music’ has to be worth listening to, and I am happy to report the music of Louisa John-Krol is just that. Based in Australia and signed to French label Prikosnovenie, Louisa has several solo and collaboration albums under her belt, as well as numerous appearances on compilations. Her latest album, ‘Apple Pentacle’ is a melodic exploration of the Green Man in his many guises. Combining classic folk layered with electronic elements, and Louisa’s enchanting vocals transport the listener to Faerie.
Filed under Music | Comment (0)The Dryads
From Greek mythology come the Dryads – female nymphs or tree spirits. Like all nymphs, Dryads lead supernaturally long lives and are tied to a particular tree or locale. Hamadryads are specifically linked to one tree only, and when that tree dies they do too. The word Dryad comes from the Greek drys, meaning oak, so Dryads were originally oak tree nymphs but the name has now come to mean any tree nymph. The Dryads will punish any who harm their beloved trees, but from time to time they would also marry a mortal. Many Dryads also began their lives as mortals but became Dryads at the will of one of the Greek Gods or Goddesses (often to escape the amorous attentions of another God!).
Art by Debra of Garden Beguiled
Filed under Faerylore | Comment (0)Call for Submissions
Fae Nation is seeking submissions of poems and short stories which feature Faeries. If you have written something you think is suitable please send us an email with your work attached. If picked, your poem or story will be featured here on Fae Nation over the coming months.
As ever, we would also like to hear from artists who would like to be featured or be awarded Artist of the Month, and any other people who are inspired to create by the Faerie realms.
Faeriecraft Workshop in Glasgow
Alicen Geddes-Ward is back with another Faeriecraft workshop, this time held at Tir na nOg Holistic Centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The workshop will take place on Saturday 24th March and will include a Faerie celebration ceremony, meditations and visualisations to honour and connect with the Fae.
Tickets are £60 and bookable through Tir na nOg. Telephone 01360 449300 or email info@tirnanog.co.uk for more details.
