Rev. Robert Kirk and the study of elves and faeries
Given my own background and research interests I am always intrigued to learn of others similar to myself, whether past or present. I recently learned of the Rev. Robert Kirk, an Episcopalian minister in Scotland in the 17th century. He pursued research on faeries, published as The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Faun and Fairies, that makes him of interest to those involved in folklore studies. Ancient Origins has a piece that examines Kirk’s interesting work.
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