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Article: Dwarfs and Elves
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- Myths and Legends of the World
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Dwarfs and Elves
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myths and tales, dwarfs and elves are small humanlike creatures, often endowed with magical powers. Dwarfs generally look like old men with long beards and are sometimes ugly or misshapen. Elves, known for their mischievous pranks, tend to be smaller in stature than dwarfs. Though usually associated with Scandinavian mythology, dwarfs and elves appear in the myths of many cultures, along with similar creatures such as fairies, gnomes, pixies, and leprechauns.
Dwarfs are sometimes represented as helpful creatures or wise advisers as, for example, in the fairy tale
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
More commonly, though, they are unpleasant, stubborn, and distrustful ...
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