On the Ambiguity of Elves [1]

Rowling's "elf" is a drastically simplified version of a figure known throughout Europe - the house-spirit who takes up residence in human farms. He generally has some special name setting him apart from the broader category of elves and fairies - hob, puck, dobby, brownie or pixy in Britain, cobold in Germany, nisse ................
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