It's been long enough without talking about the fae, so shall we? More specifically, let's talk about the land of the fae, usually called Fairy, Elfhame, Elf-land, and so on, because a lot can be said about its inhabitants, but people usually don't think about the place itself; I know I haven't until now. So, let me tell you everything about why you must read Fairy: The Otherworld by Many Names, by Morgan Daimler.
- Print Length: 128 pages.
- Publisher: Moon Books.
- Publication Date: April 1, 2024.
- Genres: Fae, Folklore, Non-Fiction, Paganism.
- Rating: 5/5 stars.
The world of Fairy has intrigued humanity across folklore and literature for as long as we have written records and into the modern period. This book seeks to detangle the convoluted history of the world of Fairy by looking at the various cultural beliefs that form the basis of the wider view and explore how those beliefs interact and impact each other. We will explore the Irish Soal Eile, Scottish Elfland, English Fairy, and Welsh Annwn before delving into modern and popcultural understandings of this Otherworld so intrinsically bound to our own.
The author explores not only what different authors have to say about the Otherworld, but also groups each of these ideas by country of origin, which makes it easier to follow along and compare ideas. Defining Fairy is not easy, however, so don't expect a straight-up definition when you read Fairy: The Otherworld by Many Names. Like its inhabitants, the Otherworld defies all definitions.
For witches and other spiritual practitioners interested in the topic, this book explores in depth what you might expect when exploring the Otherworld. Morgan Daimler is already one of my favorite authors, so I'm happy to read anything and everything they write. This book was another confirmation of their expertise on the topic, keeping with the detailed yet easy-to-follow structure that has characterized their writing since I first read them.
However, don't expect exercises of pathworking in this book. This is only the theory that will enhance your future practice. It's a required reading if you're interested in getting in more in touch with the fae, know what to expect, and better understand what you're getting involved with (and who!) Morgan has included a lot of exercises and pathworking examples in other of their books; I liked Pagan Portals - Fairy Queens very much, but there might be better options in earlier books.
Short enough to be an addition to the Pagan Portals collection, Fairy: The Otherworld by Many Names is a book that shines a light in one of the most confusing and contradictory aspects of the Fae world, which is the world itself. Don't expect straight answers, as with anything that has to do with the Fae, but enough food for thought to make your own conclusions about it. Excellent, as you would expect from Morgan Daimler.
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