S2 Ep 5: Fair Folk and Forgotten Words: Reclaiming Lost Magic with Morgan Daimler

In this episode I talk with Morgan Daimler about Fairy lore, mistranslated texts, and the Tuatha Dé Danann, and why precision in language matters. We explore their work translating older sources, the ripple effects of bad scholarship, and how correcting the record is fueled by equal parts passion and the undeniable motivational power of spite.. a surprisingly effective academic engine. We dive into the Fair Folk, the ethics of sharing knowledge, and the strange afterlives of old texts. It was a sharp, funny, and genuinely wonderful conversation, and I’m deeply grateful for Morgan’s work and for the generosity they bring to preserving and sharing these traditions.

Morgan Daimler teaches classes on Irish myth and magical practices, fairies, and related subjects in the United States and internationally. She has been published in multiple anthologies as well as articles in various magazines, and she is one of the world's foremost experts on all things Fairy. Besides the titles available through Moon Books Morgan has a high fantasy novel 'Into Shadow' through Cosmic Egg and has an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series called Between the Worlds. Morgan has also presented papers on fairies and on fairies and witches at several university conferences.

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https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/moon-books/authors/morgan-daimler

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