Fairies In Celtic Ireland
Fairies were a defining feature of Celtic Ireland. God is a defining feature of the 21st century. Most people wouldn’t normally think of them as similar entities. They have many similarities, many differences, and are also very enticing to believe in. Fairies in Celtic Ireland are just as influential as God is in the modern era.
Besides the key fact that God is a religious figure and fairies are “supernatural creatures” (“Fairy”), they are very different beings. For one, in the Renaissance a lot of fairies were spotted by people in the human world. It was also said to be natural to have fairies live with you or communicate in person (Newall). God, on the other hand, is mostly in heaven and not reported to be seen by humans. Another key difference …show more content…
For one, there are different types of fairies that represent different things, like the Tutelary fairy which is the family fairy that looks after family fortune. Fairies can also be used to blame misfortunes on or they can be used to represent a part of nature (Newall). Fairies are also known to be good co-workers with humans. They want to be a human as possible so they will help their human counterparts as much as they can (Melville 42). Fairies are also known to be very useful and helpful to humans, as long as you respect them (Newall). God is considered the creator of the universe and creator of man, it is said that He “created mankind in his own image” (Genesis 1:25-27). People of the Christian faith also believe that God brings welfare onto them and can help their problems. Christians believe that God will bring well-being onto them if they follow his rule. They believe if you make God unhappy that he will punish you. Wanting to believe in God or fairies was a way for people to explain incomprehensible things and also keep a peace of …show more content…
Accessed 3 Apr. 2017.
“Genesis 1:25-27.” Holy Bible, Harper Bibles, New York, NY, 2007.
Melville, Francis. The book of faeries: a guide to the world of elves, pixies, goblins, and magic spirits. Lond: Quantum, 2002. Print.
Newall, Venetia. "Fairies." Encyclopedia of Religion, edited by Lindsay Jones, 2nd ed., vol. 5, Macmillan Reference USA, 2005, pp. 2951-2954. World History in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3424500992/WHIC?u=morenetsv&xid=2d99f25d. Accessed 4 Apr.
Besides the key fact that God is a religious figure and fairies are “supernatural creatures” (“Fairy”), they are very different beings. For one, in the Renaissance a lot of fairies were spotted by people in the human world. It was also said to be natural to have fairies live with you or communicate in person (Newall). God, on the other hand, is mostly in heaven and not reported to be seen by humans. Another key difference …show more content…
For one, there are different types of fairies that represent different things, like the Tutelary fairy which is the family fairy that looks after family fortune. Fairies can also be used to blame misfortunes on or they can be used to represent a part of nature (Newall). Fairies are also known to be good co-workers with humans. They want to be a human as possible so they will help their human counterparts as much as they can (Melville 42). Fairies are also known to be very useful and helpful to humans, as long as you respect them (Newall). God is considered the creator of the universe and creator of man, it is said that He “created mankind in his own image” (Genesis 1:25-27). People of the Christian faith also believe that God brings welfare onto them and can help their problems. Christians believe that God will bring well-being onto them if they follow his rule. They believe if you make God unhappy that he will punish you. Wanting to believe in God or fairies was a way for people to explain incomprehensible things and also keep a peace of …show more content…
Accessed 3 Apr. 2017.
“Genesis 1:25-27.” Holy Bible, Harper Bibles, New York, NY, 2007.
Melville, Francis. The book of faeries: a guide to the world of elves, pixies, goblins, and magic spirits. Lond: Quantum, 2002. Print.
Newall, Venetia. "Fairies." Encyclopedia of Religion, edited by Lindsay Jones, 2nd ed., vol. 5, Macmillan Reference USA, 2005, pp. 2951-2954. World History in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3424500992/WHIC?u=morenetsv&xid=2d99f25d. Accessed 4 Apr.