Elf - Wikipedia
WEBAn elf ( pl. elves) is a type of humanoid supernatural being in Germanic folklore. Elves appear especially in North Germanic mythology, being mentioned in the Icelandic Poetic Edda and Snorri Sturluson 's Prose Edda .
Elf - Description, History, Myth and Interpretations - Mythology
WEBSep 29, 2018 · 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 | Mythology, Origins & Germanic Folklore | Britannica
WEBElf, 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 (TV Series 2021) - IMDb
WEBElves: With Adam McArthur, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Peder Thomas Pedersen, Rasmus Hammerich. A Christmas vacation turns into a nightmare for a teenager and her family when they discover an ancient menace that stalks their island getaway.
Elves - Norse Mythology for Smart People
WEBAn elf ( Old Norse álfr, Old English ælf, Old High German alb, Proto-Germanic *albaz) is a certain kind of demigod-like being in the pre-Christian mythology and religion of the Norse and other Germanic peoples. The elves are luminous beings, “more beautiful than the sun,” [2] whose exalted status is demonstrated by their constantly being ...
A History of Elves | Live Science
WEBNov 1, 2017 · Elves have been a popular subject in fiction for centuries, ranging from William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to the classic fantasy novels of J.R.R. Tolkien 300 years later....
Elves (TV series) - Wikipedia
WEBRelease. 28 November 2021. ( 2021-11-28) Elves (Danish: Nisser) is a Danish horror-fantasy-drama streaming television series created by Stefan Jaworski. The first season, containing six episodes, premiered on Netflix on 28 November 2021.
Elves in Norse mythology: A guide to the Nordic elf - Scandification
WEBNorse elves were considered supernatural, magical creatures, responsible for playing a role in the past, present, and future of the world. While there are various descriptions of elves dotted throughout books like the Poetic Edda, our understanding of how Vikings and other Norse people actually viewed elves is somewhat limited.
What are Elves? - YouTube
WEBOct 4, 2023 · 17K. 613K views 2 months ago. An investigation into the original nature of elves. How do elves differ from dwarves, and what, if any, connection do they have to light, the sun, and the dead...
Elf - New World Encyclopedia
WEBAn 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.
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