Just like you, she knows what she saw but has no answer as to what these little people were. Episode 522 – Mysterious Universe « Mysterious Universe, The Brain is an Advanced Fractal Antenna - Page 176, Bigfoot, Interdimensional Portals, and Childhood Monsters — Part Five, Bigfoot, Interdimensional Portals, and Childhood Monsters — Part Four, Bigfoot, Interdimensional Portals, and Childhood Monsters — Part Three, Bigfoot, Interdimensional Portals, and Childhood Monsters — Part Two, Bigfoot, Interdimensional Portals, and Childhood Monsters — Part One. He was a good guy and I was luck to have him and my mom for parents. Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword, O, Horse!Bedouin legend, as quoted in Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge (2010) by J. Marie Croft Power to use the abilities of horses… Thank you, Paul. The truth sure is stranger than fiction . It’s been several years since I first stumbled upon Herbie Brennan’s account of “THE FAIRIE HORSES OF LONGSTONE RATH”. I believe we do ourselves a great disservice, when we dismiss our experiences as flights of fancy, before exploring the remote possibility that they indeed might be just as real as the world around us. A rather more logical critic pointed out that a breed of tiny horses actually exists and suggested I must have seen a herd of them. wow, thats pretty freaky, but an amazing storie. This is a type of fairy in ancient mythology. But, unlike the slithering invertebrates I don’t allow this desire to influence my belief that certain witnesses are indeed truthful. The fairy baby was called changeling. I eventually asked Herbie his opinion of the possibility of the existence of a “Faerie Realm” where the beings of Irish folklore reside. More than likely, most of us human beings have separated ourselves from this other aspect of our nature, the one that was once in touch with this reality. A Tongie or Tangie is a water horse creature with the power of shapeshifting in the folklore of the Orkney and Shetland Islands in the British Isles. I’ve never forgotten it, it’s remained extremely vivid. I know how this sounds, but I am 33 now and still recall, quite vividly, seeing them hiding in my shoes. A rich compilation of legend and lore from classical mythology, the Bible, world folklore, literature, and other sources. well-known folk myth of a ghostly leader and his group of hunters and hounds flying through the cold night sky Here we examine the horse gods and horse goddesses of the ancient world. read it here) - we'd now like to tell you all about fairies of a … Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it, and created the horse. She was a middle aged single mother of one and after putting her son to bed at about 7.30pm the night before had gone to bed herself soon after to read. Three centuries passed and his men continued to ride as the dog had not jumped down yet. … The steep sided valley below the horse is known as the Manger and folklore says that the horse grazes there at night. Not all Irish folklore creatures are sinister, there are those that … It could be an innate ability. In Norse mythology, the god Odin rode an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir, the greatest of all horses. Until I found this site, I too was ready to file the encounter to the dream realm. by Thomas Keightley [1870] Title Page Table of Plates Preface Introduction Oriental Romance Persian Romance The Peri-Wife Arabian Romance Middle-Age Romance Middle-Age Romance Fairy-Land Fairy-Land Spenser's Faerie Queene Spenser's Faerie Queene Eddas and Sagas … Ellén Trechend. One of … Horses in mythology and folklore. Upon hearing Herbie’s account of the tiny horses, Leslie replied, “Dear boy, don’t you know what those were?”. Shoopiltee A water horse from the Shetland Isles, they took the appearance of a small horse. When she looked there was a normal sized man wearing a turban standing next to the bed, staring at her. Strange and unexplained events happen to normal, sane people all the time, but most people don’t want to deal with them so they dismiss any and all such claims when they hear of them. This week, we continue our look at various Pantheons, and Mike digs deep into the gods of the ancient Greeks. In the form Birgitta … Is the close approximation of the ancient megalithic structure and natural rock formations and boulders somehow linked with the appearance of these tiny entities, both humanoid and in equine form? We had, once or twice, waded in the stream (about shin deep) onto the grassy patch. She provided the platform for interactions between the Fairy Folk and the Leprechauns. I love your blog. Reynard Wants to Taste Horseflesh (Norway). I was never afraid, although I knew I shouldn’t be seeing this because it was forbidden and that I must keep very still. I admit that I’d like nothing more than the existence of fairies and other phenomena to be proven, just to watch as the naysayers jump up and shout, “WE WON! This is for version 1.12.2 Mo' Creatures Mod I hope u like it! Mythology and Folklore UN-Textbook Content for a course in Myth & Folklore taught at the University of Oklahoma. Thanks, Herbie! Ever. Here are tales of headless horses, fairy horses, and seahorses, plus associations with gods and patron saints, metempsychosis, and creation myths. And I believe that truth does indeed vibrate, at least for those who are tuned as receivers. Great Fairies,(ALttP LA OoT MM FS TWW TMC TP BotW)34567name reference needed also known as Guardian Spirits,(BotW)8 are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series. One horse was so close I could have reached out of the window and touched it. As in Ireland the French Fées are often tricksters, and not always the “Good Folk” of many myths from the British Isles, and can be quite vindictive, as in the Irish tradition. I hear so many inexplicable stories from people who comment on this blog and email me, that I have to accept that there are aspects of our reality that we don’t fully grasp; or perhaps we only occasionally get glimpses of an alternate reality that may exist all around us our in parallel with our world. … Herbie penned the very successful Faerie Wars series of books, which I’ve read and enjoyed very much. I have never heard anyone else speak of a similar experience and I study the paranormal. While pottering around the kitchen this morning and reheating my coffee, I felt an urge to come back into my office and try one last time. The Underground People (Germany). I wonder if the white horse has some symbolic meaning? The Gaelic name for fairies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. According to folklore, a fairy would secretly exchange a mortal infant with that of the fairy kind. The diminutive dog breed was said to have been handy for pulling the fairies’ carts and carriages, as well as for riding into battle. Thanks for submitting your experience! 79 Lampon (Greek, “the bright one”). Thanks for the info on tiny horses. The horse was grey, it was the son of the trickster god Loki and it had eight legs. The changeling existed in all folklore and fairy tales. And we know that magnetic forces can wreak havoc on our perception of “reality”. Fairies of all sorts are common in the fantasy genre, with their attributes and abilities being adapted countless times. For example, Sleipnir was Odin’s favorite horse in Norse mythology. WE PROVED IT!”. She thought she must have fainted with fright and after regaining consciousness sat in the sitting room for the rest of the night. The forest (pretty much reduced to several tracts of woodland now) of Pampinol, is claimed to be the Forest of Broceliande of Arthurian legend, and the surrounding area full of stories of fairies, place names like (using English translations here) the fairys’ mirror, the fairys’ wood, the fairys’ table, etc, stc, as well as the Arthurian names. Fairy, fantasy, horse, magic, mythology, rainbow, unicorn icon Open in icon editor. Because of the saint, the name was considered sacred in Ireland, and it did not come into general use there until the 17th century. Though the most commonly-told tale of the discovery of corgis has human children stumbling across the dogs—whom they at first assumed to be foxes—another version tells of a battle between two warring fairy tribes, the Tywyth Teg and the Gwyllion, which resulted in the deaths of two of the Tywyth Teg. Centaur: Horse with an upper human body (Greek Mythology) 12. Folklore/Mythology. Anyhow it’s great to see I’m in good company. #1 Best Seller in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology Literary Criticism. In Welsh folklore there are tales of the ‘Ceffyl Dŵr’. A changeling is typically identifiable via a number of traits; in Irish legend, a fairy child may appear sickly and won't grow in size like a normal child, and may have notable physical life of characteristics such as a beard or long teeth. According to the stories, a pair of corgis—specifically, the breed known as the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, as opposed to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi—were gifted to … Thanks so much, Karen. The Tail (Scotland). They both will disappear in the process of the birth. This belief may correlate to the Iron Age when the Milesians conquered Ireland and its “magical” fairy inhabitants known as the Tuat… A Tongie is usually described as being covered with seaweeds. There are many similar tales of water horses in mythology. They were represented as birds made of living fire or light. Fox and Wolf (Netherlands). No, of course not. The idea of rocks being nearby is also rather intriguing to me. "Odin Rides to Hel" (1908) by W. G. Collingwood. It is Herbie@eircom.net. A common way that a changeling could … "The Paranormalist", is a bipedal primate from New Jersey, USA. Hawaii? I saw him in profile view, and it only lasted a moment. Next Episode https://youtu.be/9mhPg63PLo4It's been a while since Aph announced her goal of getting a fairy horse and IT'S ABOUT FREAKING TIME WHOO!!! The word has been overused to describe a supernatural being. Shortly after publishing my article A Gnome by Any Other Name, I received a comment from a man from Nigeria who claimed to have heard “little men” in his ceiling and seen their tiny footprints on the ceiling boards. Leslie had a fascination with mythology and was quite knowledgeable about the subject. I hope to see one of these beings in the material world one of these days! Fairies are known to steal children and replace them with Changelings, their own offspring. The Fox and the Horse (Germany). Fairy horse. In Irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom, the daughter of the god Dagda. I fully believe that there is a spiritual realm that surrounds us, and that we (generally obtuse) human beings sometimes get a glimpse of it, or it interacts with us. So next time you are strolling by a pretty river or stream, be vigilant; you may be being watched from the water by a malevolent kelpie… It rolled it’s red eyes up at me. 4 days and off to the In- Laws in the Vendée to discover more stories, and a little more chez the sis in law in the Morbihan. Herbie replied that he had no idea whatsoever what they were, only that he’d seen them. For people like you and I, we can believe because I think on some deep, intuitive level, we know that it’s true. To date, I have seen gnomes, giants, dwarves, the Centaur, and other beings too. First off is the name: gi is dog in Welsh, and cor is dwarf, so corgi is literally “dog of the dwarfs.” Many corgis have a darker patch of fur under their shoulders that even today is sometimes known as the “fairy saddle.” And if corgis have a tendency to get nippy, well, that’s because fairies don’t really give gifts without strings attached. At very least a powerful symbolic image, I have adopted the white horse as my animal spirit protection as I suspect it more than this. Paperback #1 Best Seller in German Literary Criticism. Very interesting article! The tiny horses galloped along the top of the earthwork, disappearing down the opposite side. Top 40 Native American Mythological Names for American Horses; 25 Names for Your Horse From Norse Mythology c1975, Blackpool, Lancs. I never told my parents exactly what I saw but for years I confused the word ‘nightmare’ with these occurrences, thinking as a child that these night horses were different from bad dreams. Some of the more common names known to most of us are the Pegasus, Unicorn, and Centaur. There was a stream, well more of a beck, as we called it. Aoife was the second wife of the King of Lir and the sister of Eva, the King’s first wife. It’s been duly bookmarked. And that’s another interesting point: what ARE “hallucinations”? Peris (Fairies) 96. It seems to me that people who claim to have an encounter with strange — such as Herbie’s sighting — very rarely have had a single, isolated incident. Your mum’s response is a typical one. In the 5th century it was borne by Saint Brigid, the founder of a monastery at Kildare and a patron saint of Ireland. I embraced these words of wisdom despite their shallow, film-dialogue-source because I trust my instincts, including the ability to read the non verbal signals of people who offer incredible testimony. I just reread my last comment, and noticed that the quote makes no sense… Modern Fantasy and Urban Folklore $22.99 The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Hackett Classics) Jackson Crawford. I know you know this – this great place here proves it, amply so – but sometimes, I find, it’s good to remember it with extra force. For example: Fairies used to ride them into battle. — John. Hi John, I’ve written a response to your “A gnome by any other name” post as well, so I thought I’d comment on this one too. Look out for the new version of the site soon, which will be accompanied by a slew of new articles. I tried to tell my Mum…”You’re letting your imagination run away with you again”. I went to the window and saw a great rushing body of mounted horses passing by. Anne — Your mum’s response is a typical one. And I don’ mean figuratively, in other people’s memories. One thing is for sure, they all have personalities, just like us. I either believe or I don’t, and I believe Herbie Brennan. “But they are more than warriors: they are great helpers for the faerie folk.” The diminutive dogs were perfect for herding cows, he explained; Their short stature kept them out of the way of flying hooves when they nipped at angry cows’ heels. Bon weekend from Chez les Ch’tis in the wild north borderlands of France. Of course the skeptical point of view would be to immediately dismiss all of these tales as fiction or misconception, but that’s an unfair, knee-jerk reaction taken by many skeptics. Each creature is unique in its links to creatures of other ancient neighboring mythologies. And in Scotland there is another water horse, the ‘Each-uisge’, which lurks in lochs and is reputed to be even more vicious than the kelpie. We talked at length about a number of subjects, including Bronze Age megalithic structures, stone circles,  and Celtic mythology, and the fairy lore of Ireland. Thanks for the article. Thank you, V. Definitely — I don’t think many people would argue the effect of EM phenomena in relation to paranormal or supernatural experiences. After many hours of searching, I was about to concede that my encounter must have been nothing more than a dream (notwithstanding I was not alone when it occurred). Two children happened upon the Tywyth Teg funeral procession and were gifted the departed warriors’ noble steeds to help with their herding. Because it had so many legs, it was the fastest horse in all of the nine worlds. That’s if you believe Welsh legend, anyway. I also have no doubt that some people have a greater ability to sense the unknown. Nothing unusual about this, I hear you say. The ponies were on a grassy mote like island in the middle of the stream. In ancient mythology, there is also a suggestion that Dana acted as the Divine Ambassador to the Elemental Kingdoms. The Fairy Mythology, by Thomas Keightley, at sacred-texts.com. On this particular summer day, Wendy and I were walking along side the stream, when we saw a group (about 15 or so), of small ponies. The memory of it is still very clear. According to the stories, a pair of corgis—specifically, the breed known as the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, as opposed to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi—were gifted to two human children by the “wee folk,” who used them for any number of tasks. Folklore of Fairy Trees in Ireland . 80 Lampos (Greek, “shining like a lamp”). 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,944. On at least three occasions as a small child of maybe 4 or 5 I awoke to see a small white horse. Regarding the rock formations: it is not unusual for large rocks, not to mention mountains, to be the source of all sorts of magnetic anomalies, due to their mineral contents. Animal Horse Fairy-tale Fantasy Unicorn Mythology photo, resolution 2508×1756 pixel, Image type PNG, free download and free for commercial use. One might also remember that Eohippus, the earliest horse known from the fossil record, was in fact very small. 6 – Diana. Some had red eyes. Aine: The Red Horse Goddess. Fairy: Metaphysical form of spirit (European Folklore) 14. “They are trained warriors in their own right,” he supposedly said. Diana was the goddess of the hunt, moon, and birth in Roman mythology. Neither man had any explanation for what they had just seen. I believe in Herbie Brennan’s recounting of his experience as I do yours. Makeover Fairy (Channel Awesome) Fairy-Type Monsters (Monster Girl Encyclopedia) Spice Girls (Music Video for Viva Forever) Gallery. Hi, I stumbled on this site looking for something else but having read the comments I feel the need to tell my story. Honestly, I don’t have an answer for this, but it’s an idea that I plan to research and explore in future posts on The Paranormalist. Hi Anne. We did not attempt to go onto the mote, and it there was an amazing sense of peace to the moment, our usual girlish chatter silent. 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,161. One horse at the rear was always white. Once on its back you will be unable to get off and be dragged down to … Unfinished and Endless Stories. Needless to say, my mother owned it all up to a confused memory about a rat infestation. BY: Harry Brent August 20, 2019. shares 1.2k. Myths and legends have been a part of Irish culture and folklore since the very beginning. , “That’s not to suggest that Herbie’s experience was some sort of hallucination. Changelingsare creatures spoken of in many folklore, fantasy and fairy tales from across European mythology- they are regarded as creatures that are placed into mortal homes by fairys or demons, who proceed to kidnap the original child of the home. In Orkney there is the nuggle, in Shetland the shoopiltee and in the Isle of Man, the ‘Cabbyl-ushtey’. — John, “The fact that his friend witnessed the same thing supports his story, bizarre as it might sound. In Irish mythology, Ellén Trechend is a three-headed beast. Thank you for reading and sharing your experiences with me. I believe that these legends all share a common thread. Only when I asked my dad about that years later was I told ‘what a load of rubbish night-mares were!’ Make of that what you will. Exploring Irish Mythology: Changelings. Later that evening, sometime “well after eleven o’clock at night”, according to Herbie, Jim asked to see this rath. Fairies and the Fae. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_legendary_creatures_by_type Folktales of types 2250, 2251, 2260, 2271, 2300, and 2301. I was born and bred in Northern Ireland, aware of both traditions, and the Fée folk have similar stories here in my new home in the north of France. Another mythological horse is the unicorn that is fashionable among Internet users today. Most of my own encounters with the unknown happened in childhood through early adolescence, which leads me to think that our minds might be more receptive to these phenomena when we’re younger. Fairy Horses in Mythology Of course, stories of fairy horses and mythological steeds abound in Celtic folklore, as well as in many other cultures. He posted a comment at the bottom of this post and so I have his email, although I’m not certain if it is current. Fairy, also spelled faerie or faery, a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having magic powers and dwelling on earth in close relationship with humans. The urban folklore of Otherworldly horse mane braiding, and the persistence of superstition regarding “witch knots” in horses’ manes, from Shakespeare to Spiritual Warfare. The refusniks who burrow into the cowardly and stupid retreat that there are no undiscovered dimensions, life forms or realities irritate me to the use of profanity, and we owe it to ourselves to underscore their resemblance to creatures incapable of moving anywhere but where the currents sweep them. The Little Story (Poland). Magical, Fairy, Enchanting, And Mermaid Baby Names For Girls: 1. That’s not to suggest that Herbie’s experience was some sort of hallucination. One of those experiences occurred when he was a young man living on a country estate in County Kildare, Ireland. I have told it to my children, who sadly, dismiss it as wild imaginings (apart from my 5yr old who simply relishes the idea!). It can appear as a dwarf creature typically having green clothes and hair, living underground or in stone heaps, and characteristically exercising magic powers to benevolent ends; as a diminutive sprite commonly in the shape of … In Greek mythology, the white winged horse Pegasus was the son of Poseidon and the gorgon Medusa. This particular megalith, called Longstone Rath,  is a fairly well-known structure and one of many that are found throughout Ireland and the British Islands. SO vivid. Pegasus, in Greek mythology, a winged horse that sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus. If the unicorn … Several times as a very young child I would be awakened by the sound of horses hooves cantering by during the night – typically between midnight and 3 am. In 2007, in the very first broadcast of the now-defunct The Paranomalists podcast, my co-hosts and I had the pleasure of speaking with Irish author Herbie Brennan. but they are often standing up and speaking like we would be.
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