What is an elf?
Q: What is an elf?
A: An elf is a creature of various origins that is usually regarded as a good being that helps to make trees and nature good. It is often associated with paganism and witchcraft, and are typically described as taller than humans with long, pointy ears.
Q: How are elves portrayed in The Lord of the Rings?
A: In The Lord of the Rings, elves were described as human sized (and if anything taller), hence changing the description of elves from other fantasy scenarios.
Q: Are there any other races besides elves, dwarves, and humans in modern fantasy scenarios?
A: Yes, in most modern fantasy scenarios there are six races including orcs, goblins, trolls, and / or giants alongside elves, dwarves, and humans.
Q: Where does the word "elf" come from?
A: The word "elf" comes from various Germanic languages and originally meant "white being".
Q: What do texts written by Christians say about elves?
A: Texts written by Christians associate elves variously with the gods of Norse mythology, with causing illness, with magic, and with beauty and seduction.
Q: How have elfs survived into folklore?
A: Elves have survived into folklore mainly as females living in hills and mounds of stones. They can be seen dancing over meadows at night or on misty mornings leaving behind älvdanser (elf dances) or älvringar (elf circles).
Q: What happens if a human watches an elf dance?
