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The Fairies Who Came to Guernsey

In short: Find out where a traveller sees the fairies on his way to Vazon Bay in this Guernsey legend.

The Fairies Who Came to Guernsey · Fairies hiding among the reeds FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 162 The Fairies Who Came to Guernsey Find out where a traveller sees the fairies on his way to Vazon Bay in this Guernsey legend. Origin A Guernsey fairy legend traced to the Castel area and published in 1903. Atlas record 1903 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Fairies hiding among the reeds Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A Guernsey fairy legend traced to the Castel area and published in 1903.

At daybreak a traveller walks down to Vazon Bay. He sees a small people emerge from Le Creux ès Faïes and hide in the reeds. The fairies ask him to carry a message to the islanders. A strange sight turns him into a messenger between the visitors and the people who must answer them.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1903 · Le Creux ès Faïes, Guernsey
    Edgar MacCulloch / Edith F. Carey · Guernsey Folk-Lore · The Invasion of Guernsey by the Fairies · Published collection

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