sjálfar
Sjálfar are beings found in Nordic folklore and myth, commonly translated as elves. In Icelandic tradition they are part of a broader spectrum of nature spirits connected to land, weather, and fertility. While the term álfar is more common in older sources, sjálfar appears in some modern usages to refer to the same class of beings. The concept of elves spans benevolent and playful to elusive and dangerous, depending on context.
In Norse mythology, elves are described as a distinct race divided into groups. Light elves (ljósálfar) are
In Icelandic folklore, elves are often linked to the huldufólk or hidden people. These beings are said
In modern culture, elves have been popularized beyond traditional belief through literature, film, and games. The