An atomy is a diminutive fairy creature or sprite of surprising smallness, that was mentioned in some historic literature. ==Literature== Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare describes Atomies pulling Queen Mab`s carriage. O, then, I see Queen Mab hath been with you. She is the fairies’ midwife, and she comes In shape no bigger than an agate.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomy