Is fairy magic/ powers just another version of witchcraft and sorcery are is it something beyond spells, potions, and curses? An interesting idea I have conjured is that fairies are usually seen as light creatures and use there magic/powers for good. In turn, with this knowledge is it possible that they could also have a darker side and be driven by the dark forces of nature; black magic? It is believed that in these ancient Celtic times that fairies can have the same powers as witches or spirits such things include bringing disease to a mortal and even death (Evan Wentz). In regards to my opening statement the Celts believed witchcraft, and all that it involves, was intertwined into the fairies magical beliefs. (Evan Wentz). It is made evident through various myths and folk lore involving fairies that they share similar qualities in their magic and powers. I have discovered that fairies do have a variety of powers. A most common one, I believe, is the ability to have control over both animals and plants. Fairies have the power to speak to animals in their language so that they do what they ask and help them with different tasks (Fairy powers)Another power that they posses is invisibility. Fairies can hide themselves from mortals with the help of potions and certain charms. I think since can they can appear invisible that they can be tricksters (Fairy Powers). Fairies also have the power of eddy wind. This allows fairies to move in large groups that fools the human to eye to appear as a cloud of dust (Fairy Powers). Evan, Wentz. The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries: Fairies, Magic, and Witchcraft. 1911. Web. 20
November 2010. <http://www.worldspirituality.org/fairy-magic.html>.
Fairy Powers: Monstrous. 1998-2009. Web. 20 November 2010.
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