They were a very fluid race and did not subscribe to the normal gender roles of humans. On the whole the Elves kept themselves away from the affairs of humans, appearing only occasionally to either cause or cure illnesses, based on their whims. Said to inhabit the realm of Alfheim, under the rule of the God Freyr, the Elves were tall, slim demi-gods with pale skin and hair, who were more beautiful than the sun.
Here, we take a look at the best of the best – from races such as elves to individual creatures such as the mighty Kraken – so for everything you need to know about the fantastic beasts, we’ve got you covered! Elves The world of fantasy is packed full of amazing mythical creatures such as Elves, Dwarfs and Giants.Įverywhere, from Lord of the Rings to The Elder Scrolls games, these creatures are deeply woven into our cultural fabric.īut what many people don’t realise is that most of these creatures take their cue directly from Norse mythology.
From Odin’s mighty horse to a world-circling serpent, Norse Mythology has a cacophony of crazy creatures!
