Historical/Legendary Time Period: Prehistoric (Norse Iron Age)

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Alfar

Alfar (Old Norse: Álfar), also known as Elves in English, are beings in Norse mythology. They are divided into two main categories: Ljósálfar (‘Light Elves’), who are described as fair and luminous, and Dökkálfar (‘Dark Elves’ or sometimes ‘Black Elves’ or ‘Svartálfar’), who are dark and dwell underground. The Light Elves reside in Álfheimr, a … Read more

Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Alfader

Alfader (Old Norse: Allföðr, ‘All-Father’) is a central figure in Norse mythology, often equated with Odin (Óðinn). Before the creation of the cosmos, he ruled over the giants. The souls of the worthy dead reside with him in Valhalla (or sometimes Vingólf, if Freyja is the hostess); the wicked are sent to Hel (Helja), ruler … Read more