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Fredeghar: /* Inspiration and Etymology */

2012-06-10T07:14:37Z

Inspiration and Etymology

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	==Inspiration and Etymology==		==Inspiration and Etymology==

−	[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s concept of ''Faërie'' uses a deliberate variant spelling of ''fairy''. While both spellings derive from [[Middle English]] ''faie'' ("possessing magical powers"), the name ''fairy'' ~~carry~~ connotations of 'prettiness'. Tolkien wanted to distance himself from this modern sense, and by using ''Faërie'' (variants included ''Faery'' and ''Fayery'') he sought "''connotations older and considerably darker''".<ref>{{HM\|OFS}}, p. 85</ref>	+	[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s concept of ''Faërie'' uses a deliberate variant spelling of ''fairy''. While both spellings derive from [[Middle English]] ''faie'' ("possessing magical powers"), the name ''fairy'' carries connotations of 'prettiness'. Tolkien wanted to distance himself from this modern sense, and by using ''Faërie'' (variants included ''Faery'' and ''Fayery'') he sought "''connotations older and considerably darker''".<ref>{{HM\|OFS}}, p. 85</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

Morgan: /* See also */

2011-09-11T17:19:50Z

KingAragorn at 16:27, 12 July 2011

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−	~~<small>"''~~It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.~~''"~~<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref>~~</small>~~	+	{{Quote\|It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.\|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref>}}

	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that would have remained in [[Middle-earth]] (and would thus be equivalent to the [[Sprites]]).		'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that would have remained in [[Middle-earth]] (and would thus be equivalent to the [[Sprites]]).

Morgan: Changed to Cat:Spritis

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Changed to Cat:Spritis

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Morgan at 22:58, 28 February 2011

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	==Other versions of the legendarium==		==Other versions of the legendarium==
−	In early writings of the [[legendarium]], ''Fairies'' was a name for the Elves.<ref>{{HM\|LT1}}, ''passim''</ref><ref>{{HM\|LT2}}, ''passim''</ref>	+	In early writings of the [[legendarium]], ''Fairies'' was a name for the Elves.<ref>{{HM\|LT1}}, ''passim''</ref><ref>{{HM\|LT2}}, ''passim''</ref><ref>{{PE\|11}}, p. 70 (note on name Tilith)</ref>
	===Names===		===Names===
	Faërie, Faëry, Faery [...]		Faërie, Faëry, Faery [...]

Morgan: some tweaks

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some tweaks

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	<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>		<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>

−	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that would have remained in [[Middle-earth]].	+	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that would have remained in [[Middle-earth]] (and would thus be equivalent to the [[Sprites]]).

	==Other versions of the legendarium==		==Other versions of the legendarium==
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	[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s concept of ''Faërie'' uses a deliberate variant spelling of ''fairy''. While both spellings derive from [[Middle English]] ''faie'' ("possessing magical powers"), the name ''fairy'' carry connotations of 'prettiness'. Tolkien wanted to distance himself from this modern sense, and by using ''Faërie'' (variants included ''Faery'' and ''Fayery'') he sought "''connotations older and considerably darker''".<ref>{{HM\|OFS}}, p. 85</ref>		[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s concept of ''Faërie'' uses a deliberate variant spelling of ''fairy''. While both spellings derive from [[Middle English]] ''faie'' ("possessing magical powers"), the name ''fairy'' carry connotations of 'prettiness'. Tolkien wanted to distance himself from this modern sense, and by using ''Faërie'' (variants included ''Faery'' and ''Fayery'') he sought "''connotations older and considerably darker''".<ref>{{HM\|OFS}}, p. 85</ref>
		+
		+	==See also==
		+
		+	*[[Faerie]]

	==External links==		==External links==

Morgan: added {{stub}}

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added {{stub}}

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	<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>		<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>

Morgan at 00:30, 22 November 2010

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	<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>		<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>

−	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that remained in [[Middle-earth]].	+	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that would have remained in [[Middle-earth]].

	==Other versions of the legendarium==		==Other versions of the legendarium==

Morgan at 00:11, 22 November 2010

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	<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>		<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>

Morgan at 00:10, 22 November 2010

2010-11-22T00:10:03Z

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	<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>		<small>"''It was often said (in other families) that long ago one of the Took ancestors must have taken a fairy wife.''"<ref name=H1>{{H\|1}}</ref></small>

−	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (as mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that remained in [[Middle-earth]].	+	'''Fairies''' were creatures of [[Hobbits\|Hobbit]] legend, only mentioned fleetingly.<ref name=H1/> If such creatures ever existed, it is possible that the Fairies of the [[Third Age]] were among the "''servants and helpers''" of the [[Maiar]] (mentioned in [[Elves\|Elven]] chronicles)<ref>{{S\|IIc}}</ref> — lesser spirits that remained in [[Middle-earth]].

	==Other versions of the legendarium==		==Other versions of the legendarium==

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	*[[Faerie]]		*[[Faerie]]
		+	*[[Elves#Fairies\|Elves: Fairies (Inspiration)]]

	==External links==		==External links==