Reposted from @tales_ofeveryday Queen Mab is a prominent character in English folklore, specifically in the works of William Shakespeare and other writers of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. She is portrayed as the fairy queen associated with dreams and is often invoked in the context of whimsical, fantastical, and sometimes dark or eerie imagery. In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Queen Mab is mentioned by Mercutio in his famous monologue. He describes her as a tiny fairy who visits people's dreams and influences their fantasies and desires. Mercutio uses her as an example of the power of the human imagination and the capacity of dreams to shape human behaviour. Although Shakespeare's portrayal of Queen Mab is relatively brief, it has inspired numerous interpretations and adaptations in later literary works. Many writers, poets, and artists have built upon the character, expanding her lore and delving into her role as a dream-giving figure. Queen Mab has been depicted in different forms in folklore and literature. Sometimes she is depicted as a benevolent and enchanting queen, while at other times she is depicted as a darker, more mischievous figure with the potential to sow chaos or nightmares. These various depictions reflect the rich and diverse interpretations of her character. _

Reposted from @tales_ofeveryday Queen Mab is a prominent character in English folklore, specifically in the works of William Shakespeare and other writers of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. She is portrayed as the fairy queen associated with dreams and is often invoked in the context of whimsical, fantastical, and sometimes dark or eerie imagery. In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Queen Mab is mentioned by Mercutio in his famous monologue. He describes her as a tiny fairy who visits people's dreams and influences their fantasies and desires. Mercutio uses her as an example of the power of the human imagination and the capacity of dreams to shape human behaviour. Although Shakespeare's portrayal of Queen Mab is relatively brief, it has inspired numerous interpretations and adaptations in later literary works. Many writers, poets, and artists have built upon the character, expanding her lore and delving into her role as a dream-giving figure. Queen Mab has been depicted in different forms in folklore and literature. Sometimes she is depicted as a benevolent and enchanting queen, while at other times she is depicted as a darker, more mischievous figure with the potential to sow chaos or nightmares. These various depictions reflect the rich and diverse interpretations of her character. _ https://instagr.am/p/Cu3ER0MIpRp/