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
Mentioned by
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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