Erlking - Wikipedia In European folklore and myth, the Erlking is a sinister elf who lingers in the woods He stalks children who stay in the woods for too long, and kills them with a single touch
The Erlking: The Powerful Germanic Mythical Snatcher of Children One of the lesser known creatures from European folklore is the infamous Erlking , a powerful Elf King that snatches children away in the forest depths and on remote pathways Though somewhat obscure today, the Erlking nevertheless has very deep and important origins that should not be forgotten
Erlkönig | Schubert’s Poem-Song Analysis | Britannica Erlkönig, song setting by Franz Schubert, written in 1815 and based on a 1782 poem of the same name by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Erlkönig” is considered by many to be one of the greatest ballads ever penned
Erlking: A Mythical Creature - Mythical Encyclopedia In Germanic mythology, the Erlking is a malevolent elf who haunts the woods, preying on children who stay too long in the forest The creature has been the subject of numerous poems, songs, and stories over the years, and continues to capture the imagination of people around the world
Erlking | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom According to German and Danish folklore, the Erlkönig or Erlking ("Elf-King") appears as an omen of death, much like the banshee in Irish mythology Unlike the banshee, however, the Erlkönig will appear only to the person about to die His form and expression also tell the person what sort of
Erlking - Gods and Monsters The Erlking possesses the power to manipulate his environment: shaping mists, mimicking sounds, and casting illusions His enchanting voice can make the most cautious traveler forget every warning they’ve ever heard about wandering off into the woods
The Story of the Erlking (Erlkönig) - Realm Whispers Erlking, or Erlkönig, has its roots in early Germanic folklore, representing the embodiment of nature’s dark side This mythical figure often personifies death or the dangers present in the wild, captivating your imagination while simultaneously instilling fear
What does erlking mean? - Definitions. net The name "Erlking" (German: Erlkönig, lit 'alder-king') is a name used in German Romanticism for the figure of a spirit or "king of the fairies" It is usually assumed that the name is a derivation from the ellekonge (older elverkonge, i e "Elf-king") in Danish folklore
The Erlking: The Mysterious Spirit of German Folklore In the shadowy depths of German folklore, a figure emerges, shrouded in mystery and tinged with a chilling allure The Erlking, a spectral entity whose name evokes both fascination and fear, has captured the imagination of generations, weaving its way through literature, music, and popular culture
Erlkönig - Wikipedia " Erlkönig " is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe It depicts the death of a child assailed by a supernatural being, the Erlking, a king of the fairies It was originally written by Goethe as part of a 1782 Singspiel, Die Fischerin "Erlkönig" has been called Goethe's "most famous ballad" [1]