# Fairies — Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit character guide

> Fairies in Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit by S. M. Mitra.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0035-xi

## Who they are

Magical beings who appear in a tale.

## Relationships

### [Subha Datta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/subha_datta)

_friendship_

The fairies befriend and assist Subha Datta, often intervening to help him in his adventures.

### [The Woodcutter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/the_woodcutter)

_friendship_

The fairies guide and protect the Woodcutter, rewarding his honesty and kindness.

### [Subha Datta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/subha_datta)

_friendship_

The fairies befriend and assist Subha Datta, often intervening to help him in his adventures.

### [Subha Datta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/subha_datta)

_friendship_

The fairies befriend and assist Subha Datta, often intervening to help him in his adventures.

### [The Woodcutter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/the_woodcutter)

_friendship_

The fairies guide and protect the Woodcutter, rewarding his honesty and kindness.

### [The Woodcutter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters/the_woodcutter)

_friendship_

The fairies guide and protect the Woodcutter, rewarding his honesty and kindness.

## In the story

### [Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/hindu-tales-from-the-sanskrit)

Supernatural beings who interact with Subha Datta.

### [The Magic Pitcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/the-magic-pitcher)

Supernatural beings who offer Subha Datta a reward for his kindness.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/ii)

Four beautiful young girls resembling fairies who dance in the forest and speak to Subha Datta.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/iii)

The beautiful girls who reveal themselves as fairies, promising to care for Subha Datta's family and assigning him tasks.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/iv)

The laughing fairies who reveal the magic pitcher and order exotic foods.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/v)

The fairies who leave Subha Datta alone and return only to use the pitcher.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/vi)

They notice Subha Datta's unhappiness and offer to send a comforting dream to his wife, showing their concern and magical influence.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/vii)

Provide sympathy and companionship to Subha Datta during his extended stay.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/viii)

Kindhearted beings who served Subha Datta and offer him a reward for his service.

### [The Woodcutter's Choice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/ix)

The fairies who try to persuade Subha Datta to choose something else but ultimately honor their promise.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/x)

The fairies who reluctantly give up their pitcher and later weep but quickly recover and go to find fruit.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/characters