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Description This Is a old commision, done at the beginning of the year. I thought I lost this pic and today appears on a old DVD. hope you like it !
(Damn, I want so much to go to Ireland someday )

pscs3/bamboo/8hours/music: Enya - Lothlórien
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Let´s wikiattack!

In Irish mythology, the aos sí (Irish pronunciation: [iːs ˈʃiː], older form aes sídhe [eːs ˈʃiːə]) are a supernatural race comparable to the fairies or elves. They are variously believed to live underground in the fairy mounds, across the western sea, or in an invisible world that coexists with the world of humans. This world is described in the Book of Invasions (Book of Leinster) as a parallel universe in which the aos sí walk amongst the living.

In the Irish language, aos sí means "people of the mounds" (the mounds are known in Irish as "the sídhe"). In Irish literature the people of the mounds are also referred to as the daoine sídhe ("deena shee"), and in Scottish Gaelic literature as the daoine sìth or daoine sìdh. They are variously believed to be the ancestors, the spirits of nature, or the goddesses and gods themselves.

The name Sidhe (pronounced "shee") refers to not one type of faerie but to many different varieties of supernatural being. They are quite unlike our modern concept of a fairy. Although they vary considerably in appearance, the Sidhe are in general more like Tolkein elves than Tinkerbell.

According to legend the Sidhe are descended from the ancient race of Tuatha De Danann. These were the peoples of the goddess Danu who inhabited Ireland before the coming of man (the Gaels - sons of Mil, also known as Milesians). They brought to Ireland four great treasures: The Dagda's Cauldron, the spear of Lugh, the Stone of Fal and the Sword of Nuada.

The Gaels battled the Tuatha De Dann and forced them to retreat underground where they are believed to live in hollowed out hills. The Sidhe are sometimes referred to as the "people of the mounds". They are often associated with metalwork and smithcraft as well as being the protectors of hills and forests.

The Sidhe have various geographic tribes and are usually organised like an aristocratic court with a local king or queen.

There are many types of Sidhe with many shapes, sizes and powers. These include the daoine sidhe or daoine beaga (the little people), the leprechaun and the bean sidhe (banshee).
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Comments: 266

LightArcIndumati [2020-11-17 15:27:38 +0000 UTC]

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Otaku3333 [2018-09-18 17:18:04 +0000 UTC]

I love this beautiful #artwork so much.~

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Wickedwitch19 [2017-12-30 17:19:38 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! I love all Mythology and this is just wonderful

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Otaku3333 In reply to Wickedwitch19 [2018-09-18 17:18:25 +0000 UTC]

I so agree!~

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MercenaryX [2017-10-02 16:44:38 +0000 UTC]

I would read a comic about her.

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Aeromancer93 [2016-05-11 15:16:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

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kairibrooks [2015-05-21 21:58:10 +0000 UTC]

Love this she reminds me of Kristen wig

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IsmaelMarck [2015-01-21 21:00:26 +0000 UTC]

Perfect pic!

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Caine-of-Nod [2014-09-04 13:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Cool mythology lesson!

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bruiser128 [2014-07-07 01:29:53 +0000 UTC]

Sound like a chipper bunch to meet in my opinion.^^

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tomeojr [2014-06-22 01:56:49 +0000 UTC]

wonder what this would like if it was set at a Fairy Mound or a Moorland hill under a patchy grey sky

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Kangaroo0321 [2014-03-03 21:05:52 +0000 UTC]

Never underestimate the power of a squirrel as your sidekick. He has the real power. 

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ColonelBSacquet [2013-08-22 23:10:56 +0000 UTC]

Nice.

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Whitewolf133 [2013-04-13 17:50:09 +0000 UTC]

I want to go to Ireland too! And since in an irish dancer I probably will when I become a champion... But I really love your art!

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Ermin96 [2012-07-22 16:15:39 +0000 UTC]

epic

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BarbarianBabes [2012-06-27 17:56:29 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous

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Aliskus [2012-06-09 20:52:04 +0000 UTC]

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EaRayosKilgannon [2012-06-01 14:09:19 +0000 UTC]

Genzoman! I've liked many of your arts and now it is that I write a comment!
I've read most of your wikiattacks cause they're interesting to read and saves the hastle form taking the name and going to wikipedia. XD
I too wish to go to ireland cause I got family there. XD
Keep up your awesome talent!!

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GokuMartin [2012-03-17 09:44:33 +0000 UTC]

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GokuMartin [2012-02-29 10:19:29 +0000 UTC]

I too, wish fairies to be more Tolkien and less Tinkerbell.

I really wish we could see fairies in a more epic action-adventure fantasy storyline.

Something like "The Dark Crystal" or "The Flight or Dragons" or "The Last Unicorn".

You know, bring the magic and wonder back to fairies. Tinkerbell just isn't "magical" enough.

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Tsuki222 [2012-02-05 17:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Wonderfull picture of the beautifull fey.

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marcoexplosivo [2012-01-18 18:28:51 +0000 UTC]

wenaa ^^

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Dostriamai [2012-01-06 23:10:43 +0000 UTC]

Found this looking for art of celtic creatures...very, VERY impressed

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DoddleBoss [2012-01-05 13:58:35 +0000 UTC]

I love her belly

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CwnAnnan [2011-12-09 20:32:47 +0000 UTC]

amazing artwork and very good description!!! ^^

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DolphinSilverwolf [2011-12-06 03:21:47 +0000 UTC]

It's also interesting that you take the culture and history as derived from oral history...which largely explains the flux in facts. There's also the thing about how people back then would have very few words (if any) to describe the effects of higher dimensional spacetime.

For all we know, this might be a possible evolutionary future...and once you get into the full concept of causality and the nonexistence of time...

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RundaNimhe [2011-11-13 23:47:13 +0000 UTC]

It's very good, but it's not exactly a sidhe. This is more fairyish while, sidhe is more closely related to the fae. It's still great art.

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PyroFlameHeart [2011-11-09 02:00:51 +0000 UTC]

OMG I'm so glad I found this again.
THIS IS ME!!!! It was commissioned for my Christmas gift and I love it SO much.
You helped my best friend make that year an amazing Christmas. I love your work so much.
SQUEE! I'm so lucky.

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White-Reaver In reply to PyroFlameHeart [2011-11-09 02:36:55 +0000 UTC]

HEY! I was supposed to find this again for you!
...
You beat me to it. =_=

I just replied on FB and everything... *obsolete*

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Poetrymann [2011-10-15 02:09:49 +0000 UTC]

You are featured here: [link]

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kkshi99 [2011-10-13 18:20:47 +0000 UTC]

hey did u have draw the caith syth???

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waterpixies97 [2011-08-18 01:42:44 +0000 UTC]

u inspired me.....

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Satoshi444 [2011-04-24 04:00:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh, she's a fairy I see. You sure made her look beautiful. Great job!

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geoman88 [2011-03-05 05:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Cool as Always!

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narutosan217 [2011-03-01 23:53:13 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome.

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Tenshinaki [2011-02-23 02:00:50 +0000 UTC]

Ok this is deffinatly my favorite! This looks... man can't find a good enough word! I love the black widow (though they creep me out) I love seeing them in pictures like this! You did an awesome job on this one!

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EnlightenedMadness [2011-02-21 22:16:18 +0000 UTC]

Wicked.

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Blackfire-Dragon [2011-02-16 16:29:23 +0000 UTC]

fairies arent usually something i like much, but this one certainly looks great

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dr-mcness [2011-01-14 22:00:11 +0000 UTC]

U R SUPER AWESOME

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Isoru [2011-01-14 12:50:24 +0000 UTC]

GOD DAYUM!!!

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HellLord2000 [2011-01-03 13:57:58 +0000 UTC]

decent ^^

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Dzafa [2010-12-18 22:32:46 +0000 UTC]

fap,fap,.. hahaha nice pic.

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kuroi-onee [2010-11-22 22:12:18 +0000 UTC]

woooo! hermoso!!!

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ayuICHI [2010-11-01 01:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Super fabulous and wonderful <3

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theedarcy [2010-10-29 17:57:19 +0000 UTC]

I love the staff, and the little squirrel buddy.

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amorousdino [2010-10-22 19:10:21 +0000 UTC]

Cuteness....

very different from my bean sidhe

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Dark-Lemur [2010-10-08 17:30:58 +0000 UTC]

If that's what sidhe look like, I'm throwing away all my iron and salt!

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altruisticjw [2010-10-03 22:53:26 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow!! i love the story of the Sidhe, albeit all i know of them is the stories from Laurell K Hamilton but it was pretty close to what you were saying. How cool of you to add mythology to your artwork, which is beautiful by the way as you can tell from the all the reviews. i think my favorite part is her outfit. it looks very pretty. and i like the opposites in the image like how your made it raining but the sun is shining, and a sweet squirrel and a ominous looking spider. the wings also look so pretty and transparent. i think this picture is utterly lovely

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sasamber [2010-09-28 23:34:13 +0000 UTC]

wow i've read a book about the Sidhe but they are explained really differnetly... the are explained as being the three fates so to speak (one is for birth one for death and one for life) but this is a really awsome picture just like everything else that you have done XD

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piccassorevived [2010-09-18 01:47:06 +0000 UTC]

u r amazing, i wish i was that good...

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