Description A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people - Explores the pagan roots of dwarfs and elves and their evolution in myth and literature - Reveals the role the church played in changing them from fearless, shape-shifting warriors with magical powers into cheerful helpmates and cute garden gnomes - Traces their history from ancient Celtic and Germanic lore through their emergence in the literatu.
Inner Traditions International The hidden history of elves and dwarfs: avatars of invisible realms, hardcover/claude lecouteux
