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The origins of elves and the mythology that created them

Foreign headlines love the idea that Icelanders consult elves before building roads. But the reality is far more nuanced than tourist brochures suggest. In medieval Norse texts, elves were sometimes ...

Why are elves so cute? They just have pointed ears

Recently, I've realized how cute elves are.It's not that I've found a specific elf character I like, but rather I feel that ...
patheos

Of Fairies, Elves, and the Lost Races Next Door

As you will know if you have followed these blogposts through the years, I am a devout follower of Halloween. I am also a keen fan of horror, and hence the book project I am currently pursuing on the ...
Seven Days

Book Review: ‘Looking for the Hidden Folk: How Iceland’s Elves Can Save the Earth,’ Nancy Marie Brown

Nancy Marie Brown has traveled to Iceland 30 times in 35 years. The stony, often desolate country calls to her in screams and whispers. On her trips to the far north island nation, the East Burke ...
JSTOR Daily

Folklore: A journey through the past and present

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