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.
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
