Do Fairies live at the bottom of your garden?

And then read up on http://www.lebanoncircle.co.uk/DeadFairy.htm the one who created the fairy ;).

I view the uploaded image first of your discussion Annie. I was so curious to see it. I didn't even read your discussion first.~lol But I must admit, I thought of the wings as leaves, because we used to do the same in my Botany class. But it made me wonder because of the structure of its body. Unfortunately, it was not true. But it's a great piece of art. And I don't think he was wrong to lie about it. Because sometimes we need to feel some magic around us. We need to see the world with the eyes of a child. And to believe in fairies, again, in our present time could be so rewarding. I think sometimes, we forget where we come from and that there are things way beyond us that are greater than us. And we forget about them and a lot of other things. Because the genuine purpose of living in harmony with nature and other gets corrupted by greed, hatred, etc. If maybe human beings could embrace their roots once in a while, or nature. The world would be a better place. We'll wish to the Fairies. Maybe?! This would look great on hub Annie. And thank you for this great discussion. (^^,)

I'd like to think they do, dancing and scattering their fairy dust and whatnot, but alas if they did they would be captured, tortured and experimented on in these troubled times. I myself have drawn fairies and other magical creatures as it is my hobby at the moment, although I'm going through a drawing demon phase. I remember as a kid I thought I saw a fairy once but my granny said it was a dragonfly...sigh!

Wow Anniedup, here is a very interesting and unusual discussion! Even if I live in a country (Italia) full of Catholic peole, I'm a Pagan person and I love mythology, so you can see that I love stories about fairies too. I have a lot of books and magazines about fairies, but I never heared news like this. I don't know if what you say can be real or not, but I'm sure of one thing: these news are the most charming news I could read on myLot. Thank you!

I am so disappointed that this is not real. I have to tell you that when I saw those wings, I thought they looks like synthetic leaves. I did not see any red hair on the pictures I saw. Funny thing about the missing watermelon, a few days later I taught a Sunday school class of very small children..maybe 4 or 5 years of age. I did not tell the children the watermelon was stolen. During the class this one little girl came up to me and gave me a paper watermelon sticker. I was in awe! That was really something.

Great discussion Annie. I'd love to see the images if they have any I'll do some research tomorrow. I'm sure I have fairies at bottom of my garden, especially come spring time ;)

I don't know about the bottom of the garden. But fairies over here are above our roof. They come out at night and fly high above in the sky. During daytime they hang upside down on trees. They eat fruits and sometimes honey from flowers. We also call them Bats.

This below is an excerpt from the website where the story began. "Alas the fairy is fake but my interest and belief has allowed me to create a work of art that is convincing and magical. I was also interested to see if fairy folklore is still a valid belief in modern society and I am pleased to say that yes it is! I have had more response from believers than I ever thought possible. As well as an artist I am also a magician and you have been my fantastic audience. That spark of magic ignited your imagination and made your day more memorable and exciting. I believe fairies to be Earth spirits rather than physical beings so my performance was slightly flawed. The question stills begs to answered though, are they made of flesh and blood like you and I?" I knew it would not be true because I also believe fairies to be more ethereal and not of the physical world and are seen by a special few who have the ability to see them. Such a beautiful and magical experience that would be. I'm hoping the world to come will be a place for fairies and unicorns and magical things. I think the closest we come to fairies in the garden are elementals. Like beings of the flowers and waterfalls and rocks and plants. Have you ever been to a special place and felt how beautiful it is. You feel held and you don't want to leave. Nature Spirits can be such wonderful presences. Thanks Annie.

I would love to believe this to be true. I think though with so much industrialization and hi tech living, that beings so etherial and delicate like fairies could not co exist with such a fast paced and techno people as us. In olden times, people would take time to ponder and commune with nature. Now a lot of us in the big cities don't even have time to breath, forget about trying to communicate with fairies. I think it is wonderful though that such lovely little creatures could exist. I do know of some photographs having been taken of fairies but this is the first time I am hearing of actual remains being found.

I think we are permitted to put up links as long as they are not money making. Unless those rules have changed. I cannot keep up with them. This is awesome. The link I found was excellent! It shows all these pictures. That is so neat. I do not have a garden anymore. However, when I did, someone stole my first baby watermelon. I wonder just what a fairy can do. I cannot see them stilling fruit. Ten stars for this discussion. More More More!!!!

hhhmmmmmmmmm i read the entire discussion and sad to find out its NOT true though i always imagined fairies were indeed living creatures anyway nice discussion as always Annie :) and being a crazy Harry Potter fan i do tend to beleive in everything magical like elves, gaints, but fairies were my favorite anyway atleast i KNOW they exist in Harry's world! :)