Six Fairies

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The Six Fairies are the sisters of the Seventh Fairy. They present a magical incense to their youngest sister before her trip to the mortal world. Burning the incense will summon them to help her if she is in danger.

When

First attested
1500 CE
Attested period
1500 – 2020
Historical notes
Appeared in late imperial times.

Relationships

sibling of
Seventh Fairy
allied with
Seventh Fairy
co occurs with
Weaver Girl

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Subsequently the other six fairies also became part of the plot: for example they present a magical incense to their youngest sister before her trip to the mortal world: If you, Seventh Sister, are in danger, just burn this incense, And we, your six sisters, will come down from heaven.”

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