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Legends & Folklore

Legends & Folklore

Explore legends and folklore and find answers to questions you’ve always had about old wives tales and hoaxes. Want to get the dirt on an urban legend that’s been passed around lately? How about getting to the bottom of the latest e-mail scams and Internet spoofs? eHow’s got answers for you. Superstitious? Separate truth from fiction with helpful tips from eHow’s legends and folklore experts. Find the truth behind netlore and other web-based rumors and gossip, too.

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  • England Fairies' History

    Fairies are popular today as ornaments and characters in children's stories, but at one time were believed to be common visitors to homes and farms and a part of everyday life. Fairy legends...

  • How to Become a Fairy

    Fairy's are Gentle Creatures, If you would like to become one, then you will have to listen, and read BETWEEN the lines... everything I am telling you has something inside of it you need to find...

  • Irish History of Elves and Fairies

    Every civilization, it seems, has its own collection of elf and fairy myths. The notion of tiny human-like creatures with magical powers roaming the earth unseen appears to have universal appeal....

  • How to Write Your Own Fairy Tale

    Spend a few minutes in the fantasy world and write your own tale of fairies, dragons, elves, and mermaids. Impress your kids with their very own bedtime fairy tale.

  • How to See Fairies

    Fairies are not only little people, they are spirits, they have the ability to turn invisible at will, and usually can only be seen if they let you, or if they don't know you are watching them,...

  • How to Make a Fairy Garden

    Fairies are all around us. They are in a sunset and a flower, a shining star or a murky puddle. Fairies are God's tiniest angels and all it takes to see them are a little faith. Oh, a fairy garden...

  • How to Identify Fairies and Other Wee Folk

    With St. Patrick’s Day coming up soon, now is a good time to explore the world of fairies, goblins, leprechauns, and other wee folk. It seems that each culture or country has their own version of...

  • How to Throw a Fairy Party

    There is nothing more romantic than a fairy-themed party. It's ideal for a midsummer' s night, but you can throw one at any time of the year. A fairy party can work for all ages and it is...

  • About Fairy Tales

    The term "fairy tale" has come to mean almost any children's story with fantastic or far-fetched circumstances. In truth, fairy tales are much more closely connected to ancient legends and...

  • About Fairies

    A fairy is a mythological creature that has been part of a number of cultures. It has seeped into folklore, literature, art and popular culture and is one of the most well known fabled creatures....

  • How to Dispel Fairy Tale Expectations From Your Relationship

    This article is written with women in mind but it may extend to a few men out there as well. From the time we are wee children listening to fantastical stories of princes on white horses,...

  • About Fairy Wings

    Fairy wings have a long and vast history. From Australia and Africa to Ireland and North America, fairies have been the topic of many legends and myths. Today, fairy wings are not only for...

  • How to Find Fairies

    Fairies live in a magical, natural world. These special creatures are all around--in homes, gardens and urban areas. While mostly invisible to the human eye, fairies can be seen by humans who have...

  • How to Explain the Tooth Fairy to a Child

    There are certain myths and traditions incorporated into some families to make childhood rites of passage more fun and memorable. One of the most famous of these is the legend of the Tooth Fairy....

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