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Nain-Laurin (Elf King)

Nain-Laurin, or the Elf King, is a figure in folklore, particularly prominent in the Nibelungenlied, a medieval German epic poem. He is depicted as the king of elves, kobolds, and other dwarfish spirits. In the Nibelungenlied, Nain-Laurin possesses a magical cap that grants invisibility and plays a key role in the story’s events. Related Posts:Mythological … Read more