There once was a tiny sprite, much loved by children. She would frolic with the birds and the beasts in the forest, and sing songs, or play her flute; sometimes, she would visit the village, where the humans lived, and cavort with her favorite boys and girls.
子供のすきな小さい神さまがありました。いつもは森の中で、歌をうたったり笛を吹いたりして、小鳥やけものと遊んでいましたが、ときどき人のすんでいる村へ出てきて、すきな子供たちと遊ぶのでした。