Veela (Minor Spoiler)

[davehoz]

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From: davehoz
Subject: Veela (Minor Spoiler)
Date: 7/23/00 3:47 pm  (ET)

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Just found the following that might be interesting...

"VEELA: These are the spirits or fairies of the woods, streams, and lakes
in the folk beliefs of the people of eastern Europe... They are like the
Dryads of Greek mythology, who are the guardians of the woods and skilled
in the healing herbs of the domain. They are described as young, beautiful
maidens with long, flowing hair, dressed in white. They love to make
music and dance in the forest glades... They live in communities... and
may marry and have children with mortals."

SOURCE: _Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes, and Goblins : An Encyclopedia of the
Little People_ by Carol Rose. ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara CA 1996.

So "Veela" is apparently a common spelling... Also they seem to be
generally more benevolent than JKR paints them.