Faeres S - Z

Salamanders are fire elementals originating from the Middle East. They look like the lizard-like amphibians & are regarded as powerful beings. Because of their ability to withstand hot desert climates, they were associated with fire. Many pagans see them in and around the candle flames when doing spells involving fire.

Saleerandees can be found near fireplaces in Wales and resemble bipedal lizards. They are nude and do not harm humans. They may be persuaded to lend their energy to fire spells.

Santa Claus originates from Europe, Turkey and Western Asia and is also called St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle and The Holly King. He is always portrayed as portly, wearing a green or red suit and a spring of holly in his hat. He is always smiling and happy. He was the pagan Holly King who reigned over the waning year from Midsummer to Yule. He Is symbolized by the wren and deer are sacred to him. Elves are said to serve him. This may be why deer and Elves are included in the Santa Claus myth. The modern Santa came from a combination of Turkish folklore & from a real bishop in Asia Minor who gave gifts to children in the 16th century.

The Seelie Court originated in Scotland and are trooping faeries of the winds who are heard but never seen. They ride the winds looking down on earth for any good they can do. They also act as arbiters & judges in faery disputes. The Seelie Court only approach humans whom they choose.

Selkies are seaside faeries found in the oceans and lochs of northern and western Scotland, and on the coast of the Hebrides Islands. They appear as seals, but can shed their skins to become human. Legends say that if their seal skin is captured they belong to that human. They have knowledge of the secrets of the world's oceans & may be persuaded to share these secrets.

Servan have never been seen, but originate from Switzerland. They are mischievous and like to hide things in odd places.

Shellycoats are small faeries that can be found in shallow freshwater pools in the Scottish Highlands. They are fish-like in appearance with huge mouths and eyes, and are dark red or purple in color. They like to play harmless pranks on humans.

Shopiltees originate from the Shetland & Orkney Islands. They are playful small water horses and haven't been seen in a hundred years. Seek them in Faeryland.

Silvani can be found in the Italian Alps and are ghostly winged wood nymphs who wear red clothes & goat skins. They are not harmful to humans, but it is not known how to contact them.

Skogrsa can be found in the woods of Sweden. They are short, hairy wood elves and are very dangerous. Skogrsa can shapeshift into owls. These faeries should be avoided.

Sleigh Beggy are stocky Manx faeries from the Isle of Man who live in underground burghs. They like to go nude and have crow's feet. They hate the taste of salt & they don't like ashes. These faeries get angry easily so it is best to avoid them.

Snow Faeries can be found in night winter woods or near winter rivers and lakes in Europe & Asia. They bring on winter, encourage snow and delight in painting frost on windowpanes.

Spriggans originate from England and are believed to be bodyguards to the Unseelie Court, a flying host of evil faeries. Spriggans are small and round, but can inflate to large proportions by sucking in air. They live in mountains and in the sky & are alleged to have left changelings, ruined crops, stolen property and commanded destructive winds.

Spunkies originated from Scotland and are thieves of unprotected children, leaving an ugly faery changeling in place of the child. Unprotected may mean in Christian times, unbaptized, and in pagan times, without formal dedication to the Goddess.

Succubi and Incubi originate from the Middle East and have never been seen by human eyes. The Succubi are female faeries that sexually attack human men and Incubi are male faeries that sexually attack human females. Persons attacked by these malevolent spirits are left with bruises and bite marks. Two folk remedies may keep them away: a peony flower or a cauldron in the room wards off Incubi & bluebells or phallic-shaped magical tools wards off Succubi.

Sylphs are representatives of the element of air and originate form Greece and Egypt. They are very tiny, winged creatures whose features are slightly human. They can be very helpful to humans who seek them out. Sylphs are automatically called to your circle when you call upon the four directions.

Sylvans originated in Greece and are beautiful wood faeries who lure humans to their deaths in the woods.

Tengu can be found in the woodlands of Japan. They are winged faeries or nature spirits which are part of the old Shinto religion of Japan. They avoid human contact and can shapeshift, usually into animal forms.

Thussers are a community of small faeries of both genders and children who live in earthen mounds near the fjords of Norway. They love to dance & are expert fiddlers playing the folk songs of Norway. Humans have seen their revels & try to join in, but the Thussers flee from humans. Some claim they are metalsmiths, which is unusual for faeries. They love to celebrate their Moon Goddess & their presence may be felt when you Draw Down the Moon.

Tighe Faeries originated form the Isle of Man and can be found near the hearthside at night. They are thought to be relatives of the Scottish house Brownie and will attach themselves to the service of one home. They don't like cats and cannot be asked to do a household tasks. Tighe Faeries work out of the joy of doing a kind act.

Tomtra are earth faeries found in the homes of Finland. They adopt a home as their own, bringing good luck to the household. They don't like sloppy people & will move on if they don't mend their ways. Leave food out for him and invite him in for he can lend energy to home protection spells.

Trolls are found in Germany, Scandinavia, northern Scotland and northern Italy. They are large faeries, hairy and bipedal. Trolls hate humans, animals and other faeries. If you should run into one, it is best not to show him fear. Rather than running away, try to outsmart him. They are very stupid and this would not be difficult to do.

Trows are native to the Shetland and Orkney Islands and are round faeries with no legs. They move around by rolling or bouncing like a ball. Trows are not wicked, but love to prowl the night hiding things in odd places.

The Tuatha de Danaan were among the earliest conquerors of Ireland. Their goddess Dana was one of the earliest Great Mother Goddesses and was later named Brigid. They are trooping faeries, warriors, and are male, female and children who look like humans only smaller in size. They possessed the Lia Fail, or Stone of Destiny, which would roar with pride when the rightful king stepped up. They also had in their possession the invincible sword of the Sun God Lugh and the cauldron of life of the God Dagda. When the Milesians arrived in Ireland around 3000 BCE, the Tuatha were driven underground into the faery mounds known as the "sidhe" where they still reside to this day.

Twlwwyth Tegs can be found at the Welsh seashore and are small faeries of all ages and genders. They are trooping faeries and seem to be friendly toward humans. They live off the Welsh coast on faery islands and protect their islands with fog and storms. There chief ruler is believed to be Gwyn ap Naud, an ancient British God of the Dead. Evoke them to a circle on the beach. If they decide to help, they may be useful in weather spells and protection rituals.

Uilebheist are water faeries who appear as multiheaded sea monsters. They fiercely guard the inlets and waters around the rocky coasts of the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

Undines are the archetypal elementals of water and the west in ceremonial magic. They originated from Greece and look like small sea-horses with human faces and are automatically called to your circle when you do an invocation to the direction of west. Undines have the power to enhance the energy of any spell or ritual, especially those associated with water.

The Unseelie Court are Scottish air spirits and have never actually been seen, but some humans have described them as a massive dark cloud riding on the wind. They are evil and should be avoided. If you hear cackles and howls at night from Samhain to Ostara, run! Some legends say they were once members of the Seelie Court who fell from grace.

Urisks can be found in the woodlands of Scotland and are known to be intelligent and psychic. They are very ugly with wrinkled skin and huge misshapen heads, but they are quite friendly and crave human companionship. Call them into your circle & they may offer their energy for spells or rituals.

Vasily originate from Russia and are dwarf faeries who love and care for horses.

Vilas are found in the Alps and are female faeries of such great beauty that once they are seen by human males, they are longed after forever. They are mountain nymphs who can heal and foretell natural disasters, and they love animals, especially dogs.

Vodianoy live in the cold waters of Russia and are bloated small male faeries with green hair. They are very dangerous and cause sickness, and may be a fear-form caused by frequent illness that ancient people couldn't understand.

Wag-by-the-Way are found in homes near ancient roads in the Scottish Lowlands. He is a dwarf-like faery with a long, cat-like tail and he is usually covered in cinders. He is friendly & likes to adopt a home, which he will protect. Keep a warm fire going to contact him & he may help with home protection against intruders.

Water Leapers are found in the sea off Wales and look like small bats bouncing along the top of the water. They have been known to kill humans, mostly fishermen, whom they lure into rocks or overboard to drown.

Well Spirits are water sprites and guardians of sacred wells in Ireland. They will aid humans, but they may ask a high price in return. Luring humans into their underwater world is often the price for their aid. These faeries should be approached with caution.

Wichtln are tiny elves dressed in brown fur coasts & are found in Germany. They like to play pranks that can be mean. Their favorite pranks are pinching, tripping, letting livestock loose, causing spills and moving things all about.

Wilde Frauen are the female wood sprites of the Germanic & Scandinavian forests. They live among the roots of the most ancient trees in the densest part of the forests. They dress in the flora, foliage and colors of the current season. Invite them into your circle, but use caution. Maybe they will assist in raising the energy of ecological rituals.

Will-o'-the-Wisp originated in England , but are found all over the world. They are the flickering, glowing lights seen low to the ground near marshes and meadows just after sunset. They are also known as Faery Lights, Fire Faeries and Elf Fire. Some believe they are the lights of trooping faeries on their Rades or the wandering souls of discarnate humans.

Yann-An-Od is a faery king who guards sheep & is found in Brittany. He looks like an old man with a white beard, wearing a long robe and carrying a shepherd's staff.

The Yeti is found in Asia, but he is also known as Sasquatch, Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman. He is huge and gorilla-like in appearance. The Yeti is not a true faery, but more of an entity of nature and sightings of him have been numerous.

Zips originated from Mexico and Central America and are thin male faeries who are small and wear tiny helmets and carry tiny spears. They are most active at night and their sole function is to protect & care for deer.