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Sprite [ sprīt ] (plural sprites)
noun
Definition: 1. supernatural elfin creature: in folklore, a small supernatural being like an elf or a fairy, especially one associated with water
2. somebody like elf: a small or delicately built person who is likened to an elf or a fairy
3. ghost: in folklore, a ghost or spirit
4. comput independent graphic object: an independent graphic object that moves freely across a computer screen
several types of fairies. * Elvish ones: strong, manlike, portrayed by Tolkien.
* Archangel ones: again, strong and manlike, but completed with wings.
* Wood fairies: all green and gold and earthy.
* The aforementioned sea fairies: glistening like jewels.
* Selkies: the seal people.
* Camouflage fairies: fairies that change size, color, and location when the notion strikes them.
* Dryads: spirits of trees.
* Nymphs: spirits of wells and streams.
* Tooth fairies: round and jovial (and of course, filthy rich!)
* Pixies: wee green or blue beings that shed showers of sparkles. * http://www.christianfantasy.net/towerofivory/articles/lizzienden7.htmlSprites do not have wings and are a little large and slightly more robust than the average fairy. They relie more on quickness and elusiveness than fairies. Their diet is more varied and they are not rigidily dependent on any one plant for their livelihood.
Woodland fairies are called sprites. Water fairies are nymphs, and regular fairies are called fairies.
Water nymphs may also be called Sprites and mermaid, Naiads, Nereids and as well Oceanids
There are unicorns, naids, nymphs, fairies, satyrs, minotaur, centaur, cyclops, orgre and the pegasus.
how many different types of fairies are their?well, there are tooth fairies, garden fairies, winter fairies, spring fairies, summer fairies, autumnfairies, tinker fairies, animal fairies, talent fairies, party fairies, Christmas fairies, Easter fairies,
Nymphs are nature spirits who protect trees and plants. or... Nymphs are nature fairies. The tiny nymphs sang and laughed as they flew about the forest that they loved.
No magic people (as if they are real ) can not control nature and are not real. mermaids and fairies and all those magical creatures are not real
There are countless types of nature spirits found in various cultures and belief systems. Some common types include fairies, elves, sprites, nymphs, and gnomes, each associated with different natural elements like water, air, earth, and fire. These nature spirits may have their own unique characteristics and roles in nature.
Nymphs look like tiny little flies that you can squish in your hand. They look like fairies with colorful wings.
Nymphs. Wood nymphs are dryads/ napaeae; tree nymphs are hamadryads; water, stream and fountain nymphs are naiads; sea nymphs are nereids; ocean nymphs are oceanids; and mountain nymphs are oreads.
Winged children in different art forms then to be cherubs. Cherubs are considered to be young angels. The art work also maybe showing fairies or nymphs.
Fairy CalanderMarch 15th: Festival of the River Nymphs and water Fae.May 1st: (May Day) Beltane. Fairies ride out from their hills on this day to celebrate the ancient festival of the Goddess.August7th: Faery Hills and dwellings are revealed on this day.September 29th: The door opens between the human and faery realms.November 8th: Another day when you are able to see into the faery realm.November 11th: Festival of the Blackthorn Faeries
Nymphs that live in the woods were called dryads and are an important part of Greek and Roman cultures. Many people believe that fairies, gnomes and nymphs are creatures that inhabit the woods.