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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.
Elf, in Germanic folklore, originally, a spirit of any kind, later specialized into a diminutive creature, usually in tiny human form. In the Prose, or Younger, Edda, elves were classified as light elves (who were fair) and dark elves (who were darker than pitch); these classifications are roughly.
Elves are humanoid beings which originate from Germanic mythology and folklore. They are commonly depicted in one of two different forms: Small nature spirits affiliated with the fairies. These are the kind usually found in Celtic mythology. A different race of humanoids who are human-sized and...
An elf is a mystical creature found in Norse mythology that still survives in northern European folklore. Following their role in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic work The Lord of the Rings, elves have become staple characters of modern fantasy tales.
4 days ago · Category: Elves. The Elves were the fairest creatures in Arda, a far more beautiful race than Men, and generally tall (seldom less than six feet for elf women, no less than six and...
An elf on a Christmas ornament. In English-speaking cultures, a Christmas elf is a diminutive elf that lives with Santa Claus at the North Pole and acts as his helper. Christmas elves are usually depicted as green- or red-clad, with large, pointy ears and wearing pointy hats.
An elf is a creature of various origins that is usually regarded as a good being that helps to make trees and nature good. It is therefore commonly associated with paganism and witchcraft (many modern witches today believe that elves are real creatures).
