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A '''[[fairy]]''' is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, generally described as anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European cultures, a form of spirit, often with [[metaphysics|metaphysical]], supernatural, or preternatural qualities. The label of "fairy" has at times applied only to specific magical creatures with human appearance, magical powers, and a penchant for trickery.
The '''[[Cup of Jamshid]]''' is a cup of [[divination]], which in Persian mythology was long possessed by the rulers of ancient Greater Iran. Its name is associated with Jamshid, a mythological figure of Greater Iranian culture and tradition. Its power and function are somewhat similar to [[Christianity|Christian]] legends surrounding the Holy Grail.


The Victorian era was particularly noted for fairy paintings. The Victorian painter Richard Dadd created paintings of fairy-folk with a sinister and malign tone. Interest in fairy-themed art enjoyed a brief renaissance following the publication of the Cottingley Fairies photographs in 1920, these were a series of five photographs purporting to show two girls in the presence of actual fairy creatures. However, they were later proven to be faked.
The cup was said to be filled with an elixir of immortality and was used in [[scrying]]. All seven heavens of the universe could be observed by looking into it. The cup was called "The World-Revealing Goblet" in the Persian source texts. The whole world was said to be reflected in it, and divinations within the cup would reveal deep truths. Sometimes, especially in popular depictions such as ''The Heroic Legend of Arslan'', the cup has been visualized as a [[crystal ball]].




<p><small>Author: Frances Griffiths</small></p>
<p><small>Photo Credit: Victoria & Albert Museum</small></p>
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