Tooth Fairy | |||
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Naming | |||
Others | N/A | ||
Personal information | |||
Species | Fairy | ||
Gender | Varies, usually female | ||
Place of origin | Varies | ||
Current status | Living | ||
Biology | |||
Body type | Humanoid | ||
Height | Varies, often tiny | ||
Diet | Varies | ||
Sentience | Sentient | ||
Sapience | Sapient | ||
Behind the scenes | |||
Universe | Real |
The Tooth Fairy is a modern folkloric fairy figure who collects the fallen baby teeth of children. Originating at some point in the early 20th century[Note 1], the tradition holds that whenever a child's tooth falls off, they should place it under their pillow where, at night, the Tooth Fairy will find it and take it away, leaving a coin in its place. In the traditions of some countries, this role is played by a similar figure who is represented as a mouse, rather than a fairy.
As a popular fantasy figure, the Tooth Fairy has been featured as a character in numerous films and television shows, especially comedic ones. The character is typically portrayed as a winged humanoid - usually a small one, although some will opt for a human-sized portrayal - and may be either female or male. In some works, there might be multiple tooth fairies rather than just one.
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- ↑ The earliest literary mention of a tooth fairy can be traced back to a 1908 letter by Lillian Brown published in The Chicago Daily Tribune