This study re-examines prevailing paradigms regarding the origins of the Celto-Germanic peoples in light of ancient historical records, archaeology, and aDNA data, demonstrating that the Celto-Germanic peoples of Northern and Western Europe are, in their primary descent, of Cimmero-Scythian origin.

It has been noted that the Fae in Celtic tradition are much more sinister and untrustworthy compared to the more helpful spirits found within Germanic tradition. For instance, Celtic tradition usually advises people never to eat any food that is offered by the Sidhe, as sipping their wine might trap you in fairy land.

Conversely, Germanic tradition encourages people to eat any food offered by the elves, for to deny it would cause offense but accepting it would gain favor which would lead to blessings.

In Celtic folklore, fairies often give a gift that appears valuable, such as a pot of gold, only to cause frustration when it changes into a pile of dead leaves. The opposite occurs in Germanic folklore where a gift that looks worthless, such as a pile of twigs, will turn into something of great value provided the person is worthy and accepts the gift with gratitude.

They were believed to take offense easily, and woe betide to the person who offended the Fae. Although Brownies and other house elves were known as good spirits, they could also be quite troublesome if not treated properly.