Dokkalfar, the original Dark Elves #AtoZChallenge

Part of theA-to-Z blog challenge. My theme is legends and legendary creatures. Every day (except Sundays) this month, a legend beginning with that day’s word will be featured. I hope you enjoy following along!

Dokkalfar

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or the “Dark Elves”

You see them everywhere in video games and fantasy.But where did the first concept of a dark elf come from?

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Marvel, dark elves, Thor, Marvel universe, Svartalfar, Asgardians, Infinity Stone, The Dark World,

The concept most likely stemsfrom the North Germanic people and their Old Norse written work: the Prose Edda.

In Norse mythology there are two kin...

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Published on April 05, 2016 03:32
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