According to John O’Hanlon’s 1870 book ‘Irish Folk Lore,’ “If you meet the fairies, it is said, on All-Hallows’ Eve, and throw the dust taken from under your feet at them, they will be obliged to surrender any captive human being belonging to their company.” #FolkloreSunday
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NEW POST*
My latest post discusses Fairy folklore, and the place of the Fae in Shropshire. I really hope you enjoy reading!💚 🧚♂️
https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/04/on-shropshire-fairies.html
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