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The Invisible One, Tir, and Jörmungandr | Advice from Folklore w/ Dr. Moiya McTier

Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

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The Importance of Friendship in Folklore

Most helpers in mythology are also tricksters of some kind, like leprechauns or gin. It took some time for the fairy godmother to be helpful instead of just mischievous. I think it's really interesting that there are relatively few characters in folklore who just exist to help you. Your friendship is the thing that they get out of being friends with you. And therefore they're going to be willing to help you no matter what if you ask.

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