An elf (plural: elves) is a type of human-shaped supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore. In medieval Germanic-speaking cultures, elves seem generally to have been thought of as beings with magical powers and supernatural beauty, ambivalent towards everyday people and capable of either helping or hindering them.[1] However, the details of these beliefs have varied considerably over time and space, and have flourished in both pre-Christian and Christian cultures.
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Guide to Mythical Creatures
FantasyDo you ever wonder what the beasts of fantasies are really like? I've added a few in. Comment on the last chapter if you have one you want me to write about! Belongs to Leo