T A M A W O
T A M A W O !! by mimi illenberger mapa The belief on fairies is universal. A famous writer, folklorist and preternatural researcher Patricia Lysaght of Dublin, Ireland has this to say about fairies in general - - Fairies are mythical beings or legendary creatures, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural. Fairies resemble various beings of other mythologies, though even folklore that uses the term fairy offers many definitions. Sometimes the term describes any magical creature, including goblins or gnomes: at other times, the term only describes a specific type of more ethereal creatures. In modern usage, fairies are usually depicted as tiny human-appearing creatures with wings and the ability to perform magic. In Philippine Mythology, a diwata, also known as encantada (engkantada), is a mythical creature or goddess similar to Western fairies or nymphs, possessing supernatural powers. Diwatas are avatars of Nature, w