Arkan Sonney (Erkin Sonna)
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.. Arkan Sonney (erkin sonna) Easter Fairy The Arkan Sonney or ‘Lucky Piggy’ Easter fairies gather in spring to is the name given to the Fairy Pig of harvest the eggs which the hares decorate The isle of Man. It is believed to at the time of the Spring Equinox bring luck and can alter it’s size to present as symbols of fertility to but not it’s shape. Oestre, the pagan goddess after which Easter is named. They can be easily caught Draig at this time of year as overeating Draig is very fond of treasure chocolate greatly reduces their agility! and maidens, especially princesses. He has fiery breath, a sting in his tail and can stay asleep for up to 25 years . Urban Fairy We cannot be sure how long your young Urban fairies congregate in vacant lots and Draig has been subways where they find many of the objects snoozing, so beware! carelessly discarded by people very useful for decorating their homes. Cluricaune Cluricaunes dwell in wine cellars and make themselves objectionable Australian Bunyip Babies by unnerving those who come for the As we have not yet seen one we have not been able to confirm the wine. Sometimes the owners have been appearance of these elusive characters, but our sources suggest that known to move away to escape these they may look a bit like this! troublesome sprites. This little chap was found in Bunyips inhabit inland waterways one such abandoned cellar. especially waterholes in dried up river beds in outback Australia. They are Will O’ the Wisp notoriously fond of Billabongs where, for countless generations they have Will O’ Wisp or lurked, frightening the native people Ignis Fatus (the foolish fire), as they come to fetch water. is known by many other names such as Joan the Wad in Cornwall and Hobby-lantern Santa’s little helper in Hertfordshire. This little sprite appears in the This little sprite brings the gifts of joy night as a mysterious light and love for the festive month of December. which it carries to lure people into unknown perils. The Cait Sith (cait shee) Unfortunately we cannot guarantee what Mid-winter Fairy you will find in this jar. The Cait Sith is a This little sprite brings Highland Fairy Cat, though it is rumoured seasons greetings for the to be a tranformed witch! festive month of December. Tooth Fairy This little fairy carries a sack full of teeth, leave yours under your pillow and she may bring you luck and good fortune! The Fairy Catcher, PO Box 40, Looe, Cornwall.UK. Pl13 9AF.Tel/Fax +44(0)1503 272189. Email the [email protected] Www.thefairycatcher.com..