The Legend of St. Stephen by Martino di Bartolomeo, early 15th century (altered)

The Fairies That Replace Humans

A brief history of changelings

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Have you ever seen a parent look at their child with amazement? Not because they are in awe that they created another human being, but because they are sure that the child in the crib is not their child? Perhaps you awkwardly laughed and inquired what else it could be, only to be told that it was a changeling

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