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Athenian didn't have fairies in their legends. Fairies come from the Ancient Celtic tribes and were used to explain things like a person being unconscious. In the stories they were ugly mean little things. It was the Elizabethan stories that made them magical and pretty beings. Added to the stories in fairytales were wonderful artist drawings to enhance the stories. These same drawings and art are still used today to show fairies.
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How did Elizabethans and Athenians view fairies in a midsummer nights dream?
They viewed them as 'bad spirits' who played tricks on people and were responsible for disease,illness and misfourtune
What folktales did Elizabethans tell?
Elizabethans believed in fairies. They thought fairies cleaned houses and made cows lose their milk. They also thought that fairies stole children.
Whom did the Athenians view as the founding father of their polis's democracy?
Solon
What were Elizabethans view on fairies?
In the Elizabethan times, fairies were thought of as wicked. They referred to them as 'little devils'. They would punish people and play nasty tricks. They had a dark completion (to show their wickedness) and they dressed in green to represent nature. They are shown as human like creatures. The first idea of fairies having wings was created in Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Nights Dream, where he refers to them as 'small humans with wings'. People believed that if they didn't keep their houses clean and clear from dirt, than the fairies would punish them. The most common though of punishment was making the milk sour and butter not churn, but that would also happen if the people didn't supply the fairies with meat, bread and especially dairy. A popular punishment was called 'pinching', where the fairy would pinch all over the human body until it was covered in bruises. People also believed fairies were responsible for diseases.
What type of food did elizabethans eat?
Elizabethans ate foood.... just sayin.
Where were the Cottingley Fairies photographs taken?
The "Cottingley Fairies," a hoax, were photographed in 1917 in Cottingley, West Yorkshire, England. You can view one of the images via Related Links, below.
What did elizabethans think about ghosts?
The Elizabethans thought that ghosts were demons trying to get through to the real world.
What point of view was used in The Revolt of the evil fairies?
The point of view used in "The Revolt of the Evil Fairies" is third person omniscient, where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters in the story.
Where would Elizabethans purchase necessary drugs?
Actually, if Elizabethans took drugs at all, they would be from their doctors.
How did Elizabethans view nature?
Elizabethans viewed nature as a place filled with both beauty and danger. They believed that nature was a manifestation of divine order and could serve as a source of both inspiration and threat. Many saw nature as a reflection of God's power and majesty, but also were wary of its untamed and unpredictable aspects.
What are the names of the rainbow magic series?
Rainbow fairies Weather fairies Jewel fairies Pet fairies Fun Day fairies Petal fairies Dance Fairies Music Fairies Sports fairies
Do the fairies and Athenians in A Midsummer Night's Dream have any lines?
Everyone in Midsummer Night's Dream is either a fairy or an Athenian except possibly Hippolyta, so it wouldn't be much of a play if none of them had any lines.
