Elf-king
deity intermediate Danish single tradition · 2
The Elf-king is a supernatural ruler who appears with his host on Midsummer's Eve in Danish tradition. In Denmark, one could see the Elf-king and his host by standing under an elder tree on Midsummer's Eve. A similar tradition existed in Scotland where this sighting was said to occur on All Hallows or Samhain.
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“Also in Denmark, if you were to stand under an elder on Midsummer's Eve you could see the Elf-king and his host. A similar tradition existed in Scotland where it was said to happen on All Hallows or Samhain.”
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“if you were to stand under an elder on Midsummer's Eve you could see the Elf-king and his host. A similar tradition existed in Scotland where it was said to happen on All Hallows or Samhain.”
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