Tündér
Tündér is a supernatural being in Hungarian folklore, commonly translated as fairy. They are typically associated with nature and light, and may be benevolent or mischievous. The term appears in many folk tales and literary works across centuries.
Etymology is uncertain; the word appears in medieval Hungarian sources, and in some scholarly theories linked
In folk belief, tündérek inhabit forests, hills, caves, or springs. They may appear as beautiful humans, often
In Hungarian literature, tündérek appear in collections of folktales by Benedek Elek and other writers; in