Why Fairies Are Way Scarier Than You Think | Betwixt the Sheets
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Forget what you think about fairies... they are not cute and definitely not harmless.
In today's episode we're going back centuries to a time when fairies could take human form. They were even mentioned as part of the witch trials.
What are the rules of talking to a fairy? What are the differences between Irish and Scottish fairies? And what influence did Shakespeare have on how we see fairies?!
Joining Kate today is Diane Purkiss, historian and author of books including 'Fairies and Fairy Stories' and 'The Museum of Witchcraft'.
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