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Fairies
Ancient myths and stories of fairylike creatures can be found all over Europe. Theyare most commonly found in Great Britain. Famous stories featuring fairies includeSir Orfeo," Tam Lin, and the play A Midsummer Nights Dream .
Elves and Dwarves
Myths and legends about elves and dwarves began mainly in Norse mythology from Scandinavia.They are found in collections of ancient stories called the Poetic Edda and the ProseEdda . Elves and dwarves also appear in short stories from Grimms Fairy Tales , whichwas first published in Germany in 1812.
Centaurs and Satyrs
Centaurs and satyrs have appeared in fantastic tales for thousands of years. Thesestories come mainly from Greek and Roman myths. In the late 1500s, William Shakespearewrote about them in plays such as A Midsummer Nights Dream . They also remain popularin todays fantasy stories such as the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series of books.
Merfolk
Stories featuring merfolk can be found from England to China. Merfolk are seen inmany myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. They are often described as beingdangerous in tales from Great Britain. Written in Denmark in 1837, The Little Mermaid is probably the most famous story featuring merfolk.
Do you feel you know all there is to know about elves, fairies, and other magicalpeople? Test your knowledge with this short quiz. Do you have what it takes to becomean expert on magical fantasy creatures?
You wake up to find your kitchen is completely clean, but the dishes are not putaway. You suspect that brownies are responsible. Should you:
A. leave a gift of clothing?
B. leave a gift of food or milk?
C. leave a note to explain how to put away the dishes?
2 Halflings are naturally:
A. loud and clumsy.
B. curious and adventurous.
C. quiet and stealthy.
3 Dwarves are not normally friendly with:
A. elves.
B. humans.
C. satyrs.
4 Which folk make the best quality weapons and armor?
A. dwarves
B. gnomes
C. elves
5 Merfolk can walk on land up to:
A. 12 days.
B. 12 hours.
C. 12 weeks.
6 Satyrs love to:
A. eat, drink, and play music at parties.
B. spend quiet evenings at home.
C. craft magical weapons and armor.
Answers:
1:B, 2:C, 3:A, 4:C, 5:B, 6:A
exaggerating ones own self-worth or importance, ofteninanoverbearing manner (KAL-uhs) 
a thickened and hardened part of the skin (FOR-tress) 
a place that is built to be strong and well defended againstattacks (GIL) 
a body part on a fish used to breathe underwater (GOSS-uh-mur) 
thin, light, and delicate (HYOO-muh-noyd) 
shaped somewhat like a human (i-MOR-tuhl) 
able to live forever (MID-sum-uhrz EEV) 
a holiday celebrating the longest day of theyear (MITH) 
a story told by people in ancient times (PAN-pipe) 
a musical instrument made of several hollow pipes of various lengths (RAYD) 
to make a sudden, surprise attack on a place (suh-SYE-uh-tee) 
a group that shares the same laws and customs (STEL-thee) 
able to move secretly and quietlyBerk, Ari. The Secret History of Mermaids and Creatures of the Deep. Somerville,Mass.: Candlewick Press, 2009.
Matthews, John. How to See Fairies. New York: Abrams, 2011.
Powel, Martin. The Elves and the Shoemaker: A Grimm Graphic Novel. Graphic Spin.Mankato, Minn.: Stone Arch Books, 2011.
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H ave you ever walked in the woods and noticed something moving at the corner of youreye? Maybe it was a squirrel running behind a tree or a colorful dragonfly flitteringamong the leaves. Or could it have been something more mysterious and magical? Maybewhat you saw was a fairy, a gnome, or an elf hiding in the shadows. After all, many talk about magical folk living in a world hidden beyond our own.
Could these stories be describing actual creatures? The truth is that elves, centaurs,merfolk, and other magical beings live only in our imaginations. Stories about themhave been told for hundreds of years. Long ago people thought creatures like browniesor fairies were responsible for unexplainable events. Today we know these magicalcreatures dont exist. But theyre more popular than ever. They show up in books,movies, TV shows, and more. Why do we keep telling stories about them? Maybe becausewe wish they were real. These fantastic creatures help us feel that theres stillsome mystery in the real world.
Lets imagine that elves, fairies, and other magical folk are real and alive in theworld today. If you wanted to find them, would you know where to look? What do theyeat? How should you act if you meet one? Get ready for an amazing adventure as youlearn about these magical people and how they might live if they were real.
myth 
a story told by people in ancient times
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