seely wights
nature_spirit intermediate Scottish single tradition · 1
Seely wights were spirits that Scottish witches were described as meeting with in the 1530s according to William Hay. They were associated with Diana, who was called "queen of the fairies" in this context.
When
- First attested
- 1530 CE
- Attested period
- 1530 – 1539
- Historical notes
- Described by William Hay in Scotland in the 1530s as spirits met by witches.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Diana, Doñas de fuera, Quene of Elfame, Herodias, Abundia, Bensozia, Richella, Satia, Doamna Zînelor, Wanne Thekla, Aradia
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Scotland in the 1530s, William Hay described Scottish witches meeting with "seely wights" or "Diana queen of the fairies".”
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