The Fairy Courts

The Fairy Courts offers a comprehensive exploration of fairy lore, tracing its evolution from traditional Scottish beliefs to modern fiction. It examines the social structure of fairies, the history of the Seelie and Unseelie courts in Scotland, and the presence of fairy courts beyond Scotland, while highlighting how these traditions continue to inspire contemporary storytelling. By charting the development of belief from the 1500s to today, the book reveals the origins and significance of these courts and concludes with insights into how humans were thought to navigate and survive encounters within the enigmatic fairy realm.