There is a hidden adorable village of little people in Waterbury Forest, Connecticut. The miniature village has a number of wonderful little houses and some unusual structures that look like a mysterious throne.
Most of the fairytale houses are now forested, but a miniature village can still be found for those looking to experience something completely out of the ordinary. This unusual village resembles a scene from some fairy tale.
There are many local myths and legends associated with this magical place hidden in the forest. Nobody knows exactly why or by whom these tiny houses were built. Locals say that a crazy woman once lived in the neighboring town of Middlebury. She was convinced that she was being pursued by little fairies who did not want to live alone. One day she asked her husband to build small houses for the fairies far in the forest, so that these little creatures would find their homes and leave her alone. Some say that these unusual structures testify to the builder's madness.
Another story tells that a lonely old man once lived in a stone house. He said that he heard the voices of small people who told him to build a village. Over time, the voices turned into agony, and he took his own life.
Locals believe that the fairytale village is inhabited by the spirits of little people. This village is haunted by the ghost of tortured tiny creatures that once lived there. They say that hearing the voices of these scary ghosts can go crazy.
The locals say that the voices of the fairies are especially dangerous on a full moon night. You can hear them laughing and shouting, which is very unpleasant and frightening even for the brave.
However, the truth behind the fairytale village is actually less mysterious than many people think. This village was built in the early 20th century as an elaborate landmark on the trolleybus line that was part of the nearby Lake Quassy amusement park.
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This fact, however, does not make the fairytale village any less interesting. It is a beautiful miniature village that is still admired today. Let us also not forget that the stories of the little people are well known in other parts of North America as well.
Native Americans have legends about a race known as the "little people." The Shoshone Indians of Wyoming talk about aggressive little people - the Nimerigar - who should definitely be avoided due to their hostile nature.
The Catawba Indians in South Carolina have stories of a spirit world that reflects their own native traditions and Christianity. According to the Katauba Indians, Yehasuri, which means "wild little people", live in the forest.
The Yehasurs are very similar to the leprechauns found in Irish mythology. Another interesting character is Pukwuji, a small gray-faced man who lives in the forest.
Legends and myths about small peoples live and continue to fascinate us.