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Podcast: Fair Folk Podcast
Episode: Elves
Description: Malevolent or helpful, pinched and small, or beautiful beyond description, elves are a mainstay of western folk belief. Today we’re exploring the many manifestations of elf belief, delving into the folklore of the British Isles and Scandinavia, the two regions where elves have been most robustly represented. This episode features an interview with Terry Gunnell, professor of Folkloristics at the University of Iceland, and expert on the history - and present - of elf belief in Iceland.
Music:
Intro theme - "Forest March" by Sylvia Woods
"Ólavur Riddararós" by Valravn
"The Pilgrim's Prayer" by Oliver Schroer
"The Elfin Knig...