fairies

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She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A bit further along, Perreau unveils a light green piece, created by Italian costume designer Ezio Toffolutti for one of the fairies in William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Equihua’s inspiration for the wings were once again rooted in childhood, drawing upon the feminine dark fantasy illustrations of artist Amy Brown, queen of early-2000s fairies.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

"It can be very present. Even though I have fairies and muses in my life, don't think that they can't be pragmatic with me," she said firmly.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

The first written human stories were about fairies, suggesting that their civilization predated man’s own.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer