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.