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The Wið færstice text from the late 10th or early 11th century Lācnunga is an Old English remedy against harm caused by several beings including ēse and ælfe (often translated as "elves"). It has been proposed that just like in early Old Norse-speaking communities, those speaking Old English early on would also have placed ēse and ælfe in contrast with monstrous beings such as eotenas and wyrmas.
When
- First attested
- 900 CE
- Attested period
- 900 – 1100
- Historical notes
- Attested in Old English texts.
Relationships
- allied with
- ēse
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Wið færstice text from the late 10th or early 11th century Lācnunga is an Old English remedy against harm caused by several beings including ēse and ælfe (often translated as "elves").”
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