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About This Quiz
While people often confuse nymphs and fairies, they are distinct beings. Legends of some supernatural creatures date back to ancient Greece, when the likes of Homer wrote about sweet singing sirens that ruled over rivers and shifted ocean tides. These nymphs, which assumed the form of beautiful women, weren't all benevolent, though - sometimes, they would fool the gods or send sailors astray.
Meanwhile, European folklore told of playful, thumb-sized beings that flew around flowers and sometimes played pranks on humans. In Scottish legend, fairies of the Seelie Court played harmless tricks on people, while the more malicious fairies of the Unseelie Court often led them to their doom. Humans tended to demonize them for this reason, but these fairies surely thought they were simply giving people their due. Can you blame them?
So, which are you more like: the playful fairies or the nature-loving nymphs? Will you hop from lily pad to lily pad or become one with the mountains, rivers and seas? Will you fly around and sprinkle fairy dust or grant wishes to mortals? Will you dance or sing or shape-shift, slip silver dollars under pillows or lead the gods safely home? You'll have to answer the following questions to find out!
In your natural habitat, what can you most likely be found doing?
Connecting with nature
Laughing and having fun
Thinking deeply
Scheming and causing mischief
It goes without saying that pixies and nymphs dwell in different types of homes than humans. Where is your magical home located?
Alongside a river
Inside a tree
A tiny cottage in the woods
In an underground land in the forest
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In your magical dwelling, you're bound to make some new friends. Who will be your new BFF?
An elf
A gnome
A centaur
A dwarf
In the supernatural world, which animal friends would you be most excited to hang out with?
Deer
Frogs
Ravens
Rabbits
Which figure from mythology do you most identify with?
Greek mythology's Creusa, daughter of Earth and spirit of fresh water
Celtic mythology's Aengus, god of youth and beauty
Greek mythology's Circe, known for her magical abilities and knowledge of potions and herbs
Irish and Scottish mythology's Aos SÃ, a nature spirit who dwells underground
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A magical being visits you and offers you immortality. Will you take it?
No, I'm all right being human.
Yes, absolutely
I can make myself immortal, thank you very much.
Hmm. It sounds good, but I'm skeptical. What do I have to offer in return?
How will you spend your days in your new otherworldly land?
Singing
Dancing
Making potions
Making and mending shoes
Which one of these devious things would you most likely do? (Whether you like it or not, you have to choose one!)
Banish an unwitting sailor to the underworld
Steal a child for my own and replace it with a changeling
Cast a spell that turns a human into a toad
Send someone on an eternal scavenger hunt that leads nowhere
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Obviously, as a supernatural being, you will possess a few superpowers. What's one of yours?
Control over the elements
Shapeshifting
Clairvoyance
The ability to grant wishes
You will assume an ethereal appearance, like all supernatural beings. What will you look like?
A lovely elfin being
A beautiful winged creature
A dark, mystical figure
A cute little forest dweller
A magical being bestows a special gift upon you. What do you hope it is?
A beautiful stretch of nature, just for me
An animal friend, like a turtle
A vast garden, brimming with herbs and medicinal plants
A considerable amount of gold
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A supernatural neighbor wants to surprise you! Which item is most likely to please you?
A piece of art crafted from natural materials
A piece of sparkly jewelry
A box of tarot cards or a ouija board
A gift basket of food, like fancy mushrooms, nuts and cheeses
Do you prefer to spend time on your own or with other magical beings?
I love being with others.
I prefer the company of animals.
I only like to spend time with select individuals.
I prefer to spend time alone.
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Do you feel like others constantly blame you for stuff you didn't do or have no control over?
Not really. People view me as pretty innocent, I think (probably because I am).
Yes, absolutely! I'm just trying to live my life.
Ha, they only blame me because I'm usually to blame!
Now that you mention it, sometimes, yeah.
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love Disney movies. So, which one of these Disney characters do you identify with most?
Princess Tiana
Tinker Bell
Maleficent
Dopey
As a supernatural being, you must shed your human clothes in favor of something a little more magical. What will you wear?
A dress made from leaves and a crown of fern and daisies. I will wear no shoes.
A flowing, lavender-hued dress made of silk and tulle, with ballet flats.
A black cloak, dress and hat, with pointed shoes.
A green hat, coat and cropped pants, with a button-up shirt. Also, a belt with a large buckle and black leather shoes.
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Let's pretend that you plan to throw a party this year. Which occasion would you most like to celebrate?
Yule, or Winter Solstice
Litha, or Summer Solstice
Halloween
St. Patrick's Day
Not everyone is as lucky as you. What do you consider the most fun part of being a magical being?
Communicating with animals and nature
Flying and playing around with magic
Controlling humanity
Playing tricks on people
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In ancient Greece, Empedocles proposed the existence of four classical elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire. Which element best represents you?
Water
Air
Fire
Earth
As a magical being, you will need to find new ways to communicate with humans. At first, nonbelievers might not notice you. So, how will you capture their attention when you need to chat?
Singing
Flitting around them
Casting a spell on them
Sneaking up on them
A mortal asks you to grant them some wishes. What do you say?
If you have been kind and true, I will grant you what your heart desires.
Sure, but there's a catch ... (What fun is it if you don't make them work for it?)
No. What have you done to deserve that?
OK, but only three
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Do you like the attention that humans, animals and mythical creatures show you, now that you're magical?
It depends. Sometimes it feels as though they just want to be around me for my beauty, or to get something from me.
Sure!
I wish they would all go away. I'm not looking for fame, really.
No, I'm pretty solitary, so the attention can be overwhelming.
Time to enjoy a bite to eat. What sounds tastiest?
A beet and fennel salad and honey tea
Strawberry cake and milk
Lamb with dates and a glass of wine
Apricots, walnuts and some dandelion tea
There's a lot to worry about in this world. If you had to choose, though, which cause would you champion?
Environmental protections
Support for children in need
Support for disease research and cures
Support for the homeless
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Which one of these everyday things that people do drives you crazy?
When people litter
When people say "thank you" all the time
When people smile too much
When people keep pestering me
Imagine the following natural sounds in your head. Which sounds most peaceful to you?
A river rushing
Birds chirping
Crickets chirping
Trees rustling
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