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Of Dwarves and Elves

Of Dwarves and Elves has a list of names of strange beings that appeared in Norse myths and legends - beings such as dwarves, elves and spirits.

These wondrous beings were transmitted into later Germanic folklore and fairy tales. From there they filled the world of fantasy novels such as J. J. R. Tolkien's great masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

Note that I have removed all the dwarf characters from Minor Norse Characters to this new page. The Valkyries have been moved to a new page of their own.

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Elves

Elves

The elves were also called álfar. The elves were a race of mythical beings who were, in a way, lesser deities. They weren't exactly gods in the normal sense, but they did possess powers. They were similar to Roman household deities such as the Pen...

August 17th, 2002 • Jimmy Joe
Dwarves

Dwarves

Dwarves appeared frequently in Norse and Germanic myths and legends. The dwarves were said to inhabit Nidavellir, one of the Nine Worlds created by the gods, though they also seemed to live in Midgard as well, the world of men. According to Snorri...

August 17th, 2002 • Jimmy Joe
Elf

Elf

The elf or alf was of Teutonic origin. Descriptions of the elves varied from author to author and from one period to another. The elves were introduced into Celtic folklore in later traditions. According to the Norse myths, there were two groups o...

June 3rd, 2005 • Jimmy Joe
Elf vs Fairy? The Battle of Norse Creatures

Elf vs Fairy? The Battle of Norse Creatures

The battle of elf vs fairy is an old one. This is because the two categories are similar to each other in a few aspects. Elves and fairies are probably the most famous elementals in the world. Here we bring you a comprehensive study of the two cre...

April 27th, 2022 • Timeless Myths
Other Beings

Other Beings

The following beings come from the spirit world. Some were protective spirits or minor deities. Note that Valkyries have been moved to a new page of their own.

August 17th, 2002 • Jimmy Joe
Norse Heroes 1

Norse Heroes 1

The majority of these characters come from the Völsunga Saga, so for the full story, read Völsunga Saga. It should be noted that Wayland was the English name of the divine master smith, but he was famous for myths throughout the other Germanic kin...

August 27th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Of Thor & Giants

Of Thor & Giants

The following tales contain mainly Norse myths of Thor and Loki, including their adventures and dealings with giants and the dwarves (dwarfs). All of the stories come from two main sources, the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. Snorri Sturluson, an ...

September 10th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Monsters

Monsters

The following articles contain information about mythical creatures and monsters found in Norse and Germanic myths.Related Articles Giants Norse Creation Of Thor and Giants Ragnarök

August 27th, 1999 • Jimmy Joe
Evil Gods and Giants from Norse Mythology

Evil Gods and Giants from Norse Mythology

Norse mythology is full of all sorts of powerful deities and giants. Like in virtually all mythologies, some of them were nicer than others. Some were fearsome and very clearly malevolent. However, the way that Norse mythology has been presented i...

February 15th, 2024 • Caleb Howells
Norse Demigods: Their Birth, Life and Death

Norse Demigods: Their Birth, Life and Death

Norse demigods are very famous in Norse mythology and even beyond the mythology. Probably because they have been shown to possess great power and strength. In this article, we talk about the most famous demigods of Norse mythology and their charac...

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