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The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries

By: W. Y. Evans-Wentz
Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
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The mysticism and fairy folklore of Celtic England, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Brittany, and Wales is explored in this production, which focuses on interviews conducted with everyday citizens about their beliefs, sightings, and encounters in the early 20th century, followed by an anthropological examination of evidence. It is an exploration of the spirit world, of the Sidhe, the "good people", who are claimed to interact mischievously with the populace - sometimes even abducting them and leaving only the victims' clothes behind, transporting them far distances, and killing their livestock.

Public Domain (P)2020 Jack Chekijian Europe Western Learn Irish
Celtic Folklore • Anthropological Study • Soothing Performance • Historical Interviews • Cultural Travelogue

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I loved the fact that the stories matched my personal experience with faeries. I was expecting to learn about a religion that is new to me and instead listened to stories that matched my experiences but also connected a few dots I was not aware of as well which really made my day.

A welcomed surprise

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Though the book is of older nature having been writing in the early 1900s, the eloquence of language and indeed the exquisite narration make for an enjoyable investigation into the anthropology of the belief in Fairy in the Celtic peoples.

wonderful narration. Great introduction to Fairy

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I don’t leave reviews often but I feel this calls for one. Books filled with Celtic folklore are a dime a dozen but it’s not everyday you stumble upon a book filled with interviews of everyday people and their experiences, especially from 100+ years ago. Absolutely worth a listen, imo

Hidden gem

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This collection of eye-witness account of fairy was written by a friend of W. B. Yeats, W.Y. Evans-Wentz. Rather than pull his material from books, Evans-Wenz toured England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland and discovered rich and charming first hand accounts of humans finding Fae in their ordinary worlds. Terrific narration by Jack Chekijian who also is the narrator of the W B. Yeats collection, The Celtic Twilight, also available through this platform.

A great eye witness primer of the world of fairy!

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This is an anthrological study of faery stories. It's rather interesting. Narration was at a perfect pace, not too fast or slow.

A Thorough History of Faeries

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