The Secret Commonwealth: Hidden Realms in Scottish Folklore, Irish Belief, and Modern Encounters with the Unknown

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People have long believed in a hidden realm of fairies and spirits that coexists with our world and can be accessed by the gifted, a view that connects Irish sidhe lore to later writers like Sir Walter Scott and Jorge Luis Borges and to researchers like W.Y. Evans-Wentz and Jacques Vallée, influencing both literature and interpretations of modern UFO encounters.

From the Fairies of Folklore to UFOs: The Fascinating Story of The Secret Commonwealth - The Brehon Academy
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From the Fairies of Folklore to UFOs: The Fascinating Story of The Secret Commonwealth - The Brehon Academy

The Secret Commonwealth is a term that originated in Scottish folklore, specifically in the 17th century. It referred to a society of fairies or supernatural beings who were believed to exist alongside humans, but in a separate realm. The term was used in several Scottish ballads and stories, including Robert Kirk’s “The Secret Commonwealth of […]