- Elf - Wikipedia
Elves started to be prominent in the literature and art of educated elites from the early modern period onwards These literary elves were imagined as tiny, playful beings, with William Shakespeare 's A Midsummer Night's Dream a key development of this idea
- Elf | Mythology, Origins Germanic Folklore | Britannica
elf, in Germanic folklore, originally, a spirit of any kind, later specialized into a diminutive creature, usually in tiny human form
- Types of Elves: A Deep Dive into Their Various Kinds Across Folklore
From the regal and wise elves of high fantasy to the mischievous sprites of folk tales, the variety of elves is as vast as the cultures that created them In this article, we’ll embark on a fascinating journey to explore the different types of elves found in folklore
- Elf - Description, History, Myth and Interpretations | Mythology. net
What is an Elf? An elf is a mythical creature that appears to be human in nature, but has magical powers and does not age (or at least ages very slowly) It appears that elves have their origins in Germanic lore, but they are also commonly found in other European folklore
- Elf: Overview and History - Mythical Encyclopedia
Elves are mythical creatures that have existed in various cultures and folklore for centuries They are often depicted as small, magical beings with pointed ears and a mischievous nature The origins of elves can be traced back to Germanic lore, where they were considered to be spirits of nature
- Elves – Mythos Anthology
Originating from the folklore of Germanic, Scandinavian, and Celtic traditions, elves have evolved significantly over centuries—from mischievous and ethereal spirits in ancient myths to noble and heroic beings in modern fantasy literature
- Elves | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom
The Elves came into existence before Men, and when Elves died, they would pass to the Halls of Mandos in Valinor Elves come of age at around fifty years old, and generally marry around this age
- Elves | Euclid Public Library
The elves in Norse mythology were called the Álfar and were believed to cause illness, have strong magic, and be very beautiful Elves were very popular in English fiction after the medieval period, where they were often considered to be a type of fairy and often seen as mischievous pranksters
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