Fairyland

An Anciente Mappe of Fairyland: newly discovered and set forth

Artist's Statement

"In the heart of every child, is hidden away a little golden key which unlocks the door of a silent, clean-swept room full of changing lights and mystic shadows. There, every child that is born into the world enters at times to gaze eagerly upon the one great window... Some there be who venture forth, and, crossing the casement ledge, step into a new world... So for the use and guidance of future explorers it has been thought well to make some slight survey of the available paths in this land, where some track, though well trodden and seemingly familiar, yet vanish and re-appear - and vanish again in bewildering fashion, - baffling and discouraging even tot he most earnest traveler. The compass is however always available and should be of the utmost service- always bearing in mind that distances here are measured by thoughts - one thought in Fairyland equal five hundred of our miles."Bernard Sleigh. "A Guide to the Map of Fairyland." London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1918.

Map Clues

There be wisps, nymphs and fairies nearby. Here is a map of such lands of ancient yore. Help the archaeologists find out where these mythical legends can be found on the map. Can you help decipher the clues? Please return your answers to jstadler@bryantx.gov. Participants will be in a pool for a prize drawing!

  1. How many nymphs are in the Lake of the White Nymphs? 
  2. What mythical creature is to the east of the Imp Tree?  
  3. In which city can you find King Arthur’s tomb?  
  4. Cinderella dwells near which river?   
  5. What is Narcissus doing? 
  6. What is the Great Gate built of? 
  7. What is south of the Lake of Weeping? 
  8. Which lake is in the Weird Wood?
  9. Will O’The Wisp looks like he is climbing towards…..?  
  10. Who rides near the crowned fish?  
  11. What does the West Beacon look out over?  
  12. What is located at the Mouth of Dream River?  
  13. Where do Witch Herbs grow?  
  14. Who lives in the cave at Ferlie Firth? 
  15. What is Little Boy Blue doing?
  16. Who is sitting on the rock near the Argonauts?  
  17. What is south of the House of Echoe?
  18. What fairy tale character is west of Rock-a-bye Babie?