1) The text presents two main explanations for the origin of fairies: spirits of nature and memories of real people. Which explanation do you find more convincing based on the information provided? Explain your reasoning. 2) Have you ever encountered stories or depictions of fairies before reading this text? 3) According to the first paragraph, what are some typical characteristics of fairies in modern children's stories? 4) Do you think there's a psychological or cultural need for the idea of fairies or similar mythical creatures? 5) What happened in 1917 that suggests some people believed in fairies relatively recently? 6) What are the earliest fairy-like creatures mentioned in the text, and what were they associated with?

The legend of fairies

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