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Fun Trivia: F : Fables and Fairy Tales

Special Sub-Topic: What Do You Know About Fairies?


Classical Greek fairies called 'fates' were believed to control what?

    the human race. The classical Greek fates were believed to control the destiny of the human race.

Which of the following is not a name for fairies?
    fete. Fairies are called all sorts of names, depending on the place, time, and culture, such as faerie, fay, fey, The Little Folk, The Good People.

Which is not a type of fairy?
    Willow fairies. The main types of fairy: Flower fairies Elves Pixies Goblins Brownies Dwarves Gnomes Leprechauns

Which is not one of the best times to see a fairy?
    an hour after sunset. "The best times to see a fairy are at twilight, midnight, just before sunrise and midday. Once a fairy has been spotted, be sure to keep your eyes fixed upon it. The fairy will only be seen as long as one looks at it unwaveringly."

When is the most likely time of the year to see a fairy?
    Midsummer's Eve. Although Valentine's Day does seem to be the most likely option, the time when you can most likely see a fairy is Midsummer's Eve.

Which of the following is not a 'fairy tree'?
    pine. The different fairy trees: Nut trees Oak Rowan Willow Apple Ash Beech Blackthorn Elder Hawthorn Holly Lilac

"Humans try to search for me, I flit, I fly, I hide from thee, Lift my petals, but only three, To see if you may capture me!" Which flower fairy is this describing?
    The Daisy Fairy. The Daisy Fairy is the correct answer although any of these answers look as if they could fit in.

Fairy ointment is made from which plant or part of plant?
    four-leaf clovers. Fairy ointment is a salve made by the fairies from four-leaf clovers. If a human applies it to their eyes they can see past the fairy magic and to the very fairies themselves.

Fairies often help humans. Which of the following is not one of the ways they help humans?
    They give humans blackberries.. Fairies did many things for humans but it was never recorded that they gave humans blackberries. "It is said that the tooth fairy rewards children by replacing any teeth put under the pillow with a coin." "Fairies are said to be responsible for putting sillver coins in the boots of hard working servants while they sleep."

How can one fall out of favor with the fairies?
    Intrude into their personal affairs.. Actually the only way to fall out of favor with the fairies is to intrude into their personal affairs. They don't like that very much!


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