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Erlking

demonic forest German single tradition · 1

Erlking is a death spirit from German folklore. It is a malevolent entity associated with death, particularly the death of children.

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 2020
Historical notes
Medieval German folklore figure, popularized in Romantic literature.

Relationships

co occurs with
Eurynomos, Etiäinen, Ežerinis, Eagle Spirit, Echidna, Edimmu, Egbere, Eikthyrnir, Einherjar, Ekek, Elbow Witch, Eldjötnar, Surtr, 'Elepaio, Elf, Eloko, Emere, Empusa, Enenra, Engkanto, Enkō, Epimeliad, Er Gui, Erinyes, each-uisge, Encantado (mythology)

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Mentioned by

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Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of legendary creatures (E)

Source passages

“Erlking (German) – Death spirit”

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