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Fairies are immortal and can be either male or female. Though usually quite harmless, they can be harmful (see below). They possess powers of magic and enchantment and are capable of changing the weather by causing fog and tempests. They can also bestow magical gifts such as intelligence and plenty.
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Plucking a four leaf clover protects against fairy spells and, if you lie still, may make them visible.

Fairies love dancing in a circle, using music to lure a human inside. Once trapped, escape is impossible unless a human chain is formed to pull him/her out of the circle.
    Iron horseshoes hung above doors can prevent fairies from entering a home.
  Fairies also lure humans to their islands. These are magical places where all is happiness, it's always spring and no one ages or gets sick. However, once inside there is no escape.

Crosses
and bells can ward off fairies.

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