... could be explained as metaphors for natural occurrences, such as dewdrops on flowers. However, according to fairy tradition fairies are not indifferent to men. "Tales, description and anecdotes of the fairies from all over the country and, indeed, from all over the world, make it clear that they are not generally conceived as existing in a independent and self-contained state, but have great concern with ... night From Perigouna whom he ravished," (2.1.77-78). In this she resembles among others the goddess Minerva3 who guided Ulysses on his journey and pleaded for him by Jove4: "Then Mi...

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