• A Beginner's Guide to Elves

  • Mar 12 2023
  • Length: 23 mins
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A Beginner's Guide to Elves

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  • This is the elf episode. Many countries around the world have folklore that includes elf-like beings. In this episode, we examine the etymology of the word "elf" and the synonyms: alfar, seelie/unseelie, wights, and fair folk along with some modern tolk tales. --- Saturday Stories

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    Links:
    The Fair Folk - Edited by Marvin Kaye

    Mexican President Sees Elf
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