11/15/10
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Pooka comes from the early Irish 'poc' meaning 'a male goat'. The Pooka is said to be the most feared fairy of all Ireland. According to some of the legends, the Pooka is a shape changer. The Pooka is capable of taking on a variety of forms. Forms such as a horse, goat, goblin, or dog. It is said that no matter what form the Pooka acuires it is known to have dark fur.However, it most likely will take the form of a sleek black horse with glowing yellow eyes and a dark flowing mane.It seems to me like the Pooka was mischievous, often offering travelers a ride that was dangerous if not deadly.
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In remote areas of Country Down, the Pooka becomes a small goblin, that demands a share of the crops.
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In the Country Laois, the Pooka becomes a large hairy boogeyman who terrifies the people in the night.
In Waterford, and Wexford, the Pooka becomes and eagle like creature with a massive wing-span.
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Finally in Roscommon, the Pooka becomes a black goat with curling horns.
The Pooka has the power of human speech, and it was known to stop in front of certain houses and call out the names of those it wants to take upon its midnight dashes. If that person refuses, the Pooka would vandalise their property . The Pooka is not a typical fairy. Because when we think of a fairy, we think of a nice, peaceful, and worry free fantasy creature. Not in this case.
"The Pooka" Celtic Myth Podshow. 2010. Web. 14 November 2010
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11/07/10
Where Are They Now ?
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“Faeries are often portrayed in Western children’s stories as tiny, winged, and good hearted. However, this description varies widely from worldwide folk traditions in which beliefs concerning hidden races sharing the earth with us have resided for most of human history." (Faerie Central)
"Much of their behavior was much like humans as well; they had governments, societies, marriages, children, and war. They were often mortal and therefore, could be killed. However, unlike humanity, they had supernatural powers, which made them, at best, unpredictable and at worst, dangerous. Few people sought out the company of faeries and most went out of the way to avoid it.” (Faerie Central)
Even though fairies are none existent in our world today, contemporary storytellers (writers, artists, filmmakers, musicians, game creators, etc.) use fairies in their creations. Things that interest me are films, and when I thought about it, I figured out that there are quite a few films with fairies in them, especially children’s Disney movies.
Fairies can be seen in movies such as;
- Hook
- Thumbelina
- Fern Gully
- Faeries
- Photographing Fairies
- The Fairy King
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Fairy Tale
- Cinderella
- Fantasia
- Peter Pan
- Sleeping Beauty
- Tinker Bell
Each of these films have a different way in portraying the Fairies. So even though according to history Fairies no long exist, we still keep the thought of them alive using painting, films, books, and games.
“Faerie Central” Monstrous.com. 1998-2009. Web. 7 November 2010.
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| The Fairy King |
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| Fairy Tale |
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| A Midsummer Night's Dream |
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| Faeries |
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| Photographing Fairies |
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| Thumbelina |
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| Fern Gully |
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| Hook |
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| Tinker Bell |
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| Cinderella |
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| Fantasia |
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| Sleeping Beauty |
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Peter Pan
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