Fenodyree
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Sometimes used as a proper name and sometimes as the name of a class of beings, the is like a brownie, hob
, or sprite
in folklore
, particular around the Isle of Man
.
Other spellings include , , or or even , which means 'the nimble mower'. He is small and hairy, particularly around the legs, almost like a small satyr
.
is in fact the term used for 'satyr' in the 1819 Manx
version of the Bible (Isaiah 34:14; more modern English versions translate "satyr" as "wild goat").
They are also said to be ferrishyn whose appearances were changed as punishment for falling in love with a human girl and thus missing the revelries held by his own kind.
The , like brownies, worked very hard from dusk to dawn at agricultural tasks, such as herding, mowing, reaping and threshing
. His only payment was in food and drink at the farm and would serve the farmer loyally until his employer decided to give the some clothing. In one version of the tale, the clothing was not good enough and the left in a huff; in another, it transpired that the brownie believed clothing unhealthy and a cause of disease so, again, left in a huff.
Fenodyree is also a character in The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
(Alan Garner
), a young-adult fantasy set in Alderley Edge in Cheshire.
Hob (folklore)
A hob is a type of small mythological household spirit found in the north and midlands of England, but especially on the Anglo-Scottish border, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are said to work in farmyards and thus could be...
, or sprite
Sprite (creature)
The term sprite is a broad term referring to a number of preternatural legendary creatures. The term is generally used in reference to elf-like creatures, including fairies, and similar beings , but can also signify various spiritual beings, including ghosts. In Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl books,...
in folklore
Folklore
Folklore consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group. It is also the set of practices through which those expressive genres are shared. The study of folklore is sometimes called...
, particular around the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
.
Other spellings include , , or or even , which means 'the nimble mower'. He is small and hairy, particularly around the legs, almost like a small satyr
Satyr
In Greek mythology, satyrs are a troop of male companions of Pan and Dionysus — "satyresses" were a late invention of poets — that roamed the woods and mountains. In myths they are often associated with pipe-playing....
.
is in fact the term used for 'satyr' in the 1819 Manx
Manx people
The Manx are an ethnic group coming from the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea in northern Europe. They are often described as a Celtic people, though they have had a mixed background including Norse and English influences....
version of the Bible (Isaiah 34:14; more modern English versions translate "satyr" as "wild goat").
They are also said to be ferrishyn whose appearances were changed as punishment for falling in love with a human girl and thus missing the revelries held by his own kind.
The , like brownies, worked very hard from dusk to dawn at agricultural tasks, such as herding, mowing, reaping and threshing
Threshing
Threshing is the process of loosening the edible part of cereal grain from the scaly, inedible chaff that surrounds it. It is the step in grain preparation after harvesting and before winnowing, which separates the loosened chaff from the grain...
. His only payment was in food and drink at the farm and would serve the farmer loyally until his employer decided to give the some clothing. In one version of the tale, the clothing was not good enough and the left in a huff; in another, it transpired that the brownie believed clothing unhealthy and a cause of disease so, again, left in a huff.
Fenodyree is also a character in The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is a children's fantasy novel by English author Alan Garner, first published in 1960. The novel is set in and around Macclesfield and Alderley Edge in Cheshire, and tells the story of two children, Colin and Susan, who are staying with some old friends of their mother...
(Alan Garner
Alan Garner
With his first book published, Garner abandoned his work as a labourer and gained a job as a freelance television reporter, living a "hand to mouth" lifestyle on a "shoestring" budget...
), a young-adult fantasy set in Alderley Edge in Cheshire.