Exploring the Changeling: Insights from Mythology
Words: 504 1775The concept of a changeling is a fascinating thread woven into the fabric of folklore and mythology across various cultures. This term traditionally refers to a fairy child that has been left in place of a human child stolen by the fairies. Often, the narrative suggests that the fairies covet the human child for their beauty or vitality, leaving behind their own offspring, which is usually portrayed as sickly, unruly, or otherwise otherworldly. The changeling myth offers a window into […]