The following is a story about an Irish legend. The informant is represented by the letter S, and I am represented by the letter K. Piece: K: Tell me more of the Irish folklore you know about. S: So, uhm, another story I’ve heard is – uh – about a man named Brian O’Donnell and… Continue Reading »
The following is a story about the origin of leprechauns and fairies. The informant is represented by P and I am represented by K. Piece: P: Have you ever heard about how Leprechauns were born? K: No. P: So, many, many, many years ago, there was a great battle in Heaven. There was the Devil… Continue Reading »
Context: The informant is a 35-year-old Caucasian male of Irish and Polish descent. He will be referred to as DB. The Folklore piece came to him from his father’s side of the family which is his Irish side. The story was shared by his grandmother and is told in his own words: Main Piece: The… Continue Reading »
1: Wherever there are open spaces in trees, such as stumps or open knots, a “Fairy House” can be built. Fairy Houses are collections of leaves, rocks, twigs, crystals, beads, and anything else that can be fashioned into things resembling furniture and treasure. The goal of these assemblages is to attract fairyfolk into one’s local… Continue Reading »
Main piece: It is said that the howling winds of the Irish coast are formed from the screams of women suffering and dying – otherwise known as banshees. Therefore, any time you hear a particularly loud or chilling gust of wind, a woman is in agony somewhere. Context: The informant (BN) is half Irish and… Continue Reading »