In the depths of the English countryside we stumbled across this little red door emblazoned with the inscription “elfs” (elves?) on it. We don’t know why it was there, nor did we find any other little doors. I’d love to know the story behind it.
Elves are the humanoid creatures that we commonly refer to as their French name, “fairy.”
I think my favourite common elf/faerie folklore story is that of the foxglove. Some versions state that the name actually means “folks’ glove” - gloves that the little folk would wear.
Other stories maintain that the mottled spots are tiny faerie handprints, where the foxgloves have been gifted to foxes by faeries. This is so that the foxes can put them on their paws, and sneak into the hen house without being heard.
I’ve seen quite a few fairy stories online recently, and heard a few from friends - some of them extremely creepy.
I’d love to know if you’ve experienced a personal encounter with the Fae? Do you have a story to tell?
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