Elf
nature_spirit forest Germanic single tradition · 2
Elf are nature and fertility spirits from Germanic tradition. They are supernatural beings associated with natural forces and reproductive vitality.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in medieval Germanic texts and folklore traditions.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Eloko, Emere, Empusa, Enenra, Engkanto, Enkō, Epimeliad, Er Gui, Erinyes, Erlking, Eurynomos, Etiäinen, Ežerinis, Lutin, Brownie, wight, Gnome, Leprechaun, Kobold, Goblin, Imp, Sprite, Eagle Spirit, Echidna, Edimmu, Egbere, Eikthyrnir, Einherjar, Ekek, Elbow Witch, Eldjötnar, Surtr, 'Elepaio, each-uisge, Encantado (mythology)
- syncretized with
- Zână
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Elf (Germanic) – Nature and fertility spirit”
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“Elf”
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