Fairy Cup
 | Manx Museum Accession Number - 1954-1744 |
It was said that Magnus, King of Norway took a cup from the shrine of St Olaf (d.1030) and brought it to the Isle of Man. This came into the possession of the Bishop of Sodor and Mann, who in turn placed it in the care of the Fletcher family, of Braddan. It was said that while the glass remained unbroken the Lhiannan Shee, or Sprit Friend, kept its owner in peace and plenty. This is just one of a number of legends from the Isle of Man in which spirits or fairies play a part. Many Manx folk tales warn against invoking the wrath of these powerful supernatural beings.
This cup is on display in the Manx Museum, Douglas.
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