Elf
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"An imaginary supernatural being, commonly a little sprite, much like
a fairy; a mythological diminutive spirit, supposed to haunt hills and
wild places, and generally represented as delighting in mischievous
tricks. Fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: hob, gremlin,
pixie, pixy, brownie, imp]. A small, often mischievous creature
considered to have magical powers."
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=elf
"Elves are mythical creatures of Germanic mythology that have survived
in northern European folklore. Originally a race of minor gods of
nature and fertility, they are often pictured as small,
youthful-seeming men and women of great beauty living in forests and
other natural places, underground, or in wells and springs. They have
been imagined to be long-lived or immortal and magical powers have
been attributed to them. Something associated with elves or the
qualities of elves is described by the adjectives elfin, elven,
elfish, or elvish. Elves are staple characters in modern fantasy."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/elf
"A small person with pointed ears who has magic powers in children's stories."
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
"Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ælf; akin to Old Norse
alfr elf & perhaps to Latin albus white
1 : a small often mischievous fairy
2 : a small lively creature; also : a usually lively mischievous or
malicious person."
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=elf
"In Germanic mythology, a type of fairy. Usually represented as tiny
people, elves are said to dwell in forests, in the sea, and in the
air. Although they can be friendly to man, they are more frequently
vengeful and mischievous."
http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/E/elf.html
Summarised definition:
"An elf is a diminutive mythological being similar to a fairy, sprite
or goblin. Elves are usually portrayed as mischievous, pointy eared
men or women who live in forests, underground or by water (such as a
spring or a well). They are imagined to be long-lived (or even
immortal) and have magical powers. Elves are often characters in
children's or fantasy literature." [62 words]
Dwarf
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"In Norse mythology, a dwarf is a member of a humanoid race, much like
humans, but generally living underground or in mountainous areas. The
mountain echoes are the mingled sounds of their voices as they mock
the cries of the wanderer, and the fissures of the rocks are the
entrances to their subterranean abodes. Here they have heaped up
countless treasures of gold, silver, and precious stones, and here
they pass their time in fabricating costly armor. They are famed
miners and smiths though, like humans, specialize in any number of
trades. Generally shorter than humans, they are on average stockier
and hairier, usually sporting a full beard. Dwarves are long-lived,
living at least four times the age of man, but are not prolific
breeders, having children rarely and spaced far apart. Dwarvish
children are cherished by their parents, and are defended at all costs
from their traditional enemies, such as giants, goblins, and orcs. A
longstanding enmity between dwarves and elves is also a staple of the
racial conception."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarf
"A small creature resembling a human, often ugly, appearing in legends
and fairy tales. A legendary creature resembling a tiny old man;
lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure."
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=dwarf
"A small legendary manlike being who is usually misshapen and ugly and
skilled as an artificer."
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=dwarf
"In stories for children, a creature like a little man with magical powers."
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
Summarised definition:
"A dwarf is a mythological humanoid. Dwarfs (or sometimes Dwarves)
are usually represented as stocky bearded old men, often ugly in
appearance and short in stature. They inhabit mountainous regions and
are generally found living in caves or caverns guarding treasure
(usually gold, silver or precious stones) and they are fabled miners.
Dwarfs are long-lived but are not prolific breeders."
[60 words]
Fairy
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"A mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive
human form and magic powers."
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=fairy
"An imaginary creature with magical powers, usually represented as a
very small person with wings."
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
"A fairy, or faery, is a whimsical creature from stories and
mythology, often portrayed in art and literature as a minuscule
humanoid being with wings. This word is derived from the name of a
place where they were said to live: Faerie, and fairies are sometimes
called fairy-folk. The myth appears commonplace across many diverse
cultures and traditions. They have many names and many forms."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy
"A tiny imaginary being in human form, depicted as clever,
mischievous, and possessing magical powers. An imaginary supernatural
being or spirit, supposed to assume a human form (usually diminutive),
either male or female, and to meddle for good or evil in the affairs
of mankind; a fay. See Elf, and Demon."
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=fairy
"One of a variety of supernatural beings endowed with the powers of
magic and enchantment. Belief in fairies has existed from earliest
times, and literatures all over the world have tales of fairies and
their relations with humans. Fairies were frequently supposed to
reside in a kingdom of their own. Although fairies were usually
represented as mischievous, capricious, and even demonic, they could
also be loving and bountiful, as the fairy godmother in Cinderella.
Sometimes fairies entered into love affairs with mortals, but usually
such liaisons involved some restriction or compact and frequently
ended in calamity, as did those of Melusine and Undine."
http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/F/fairy.html
Summarised definition:
"A fairy is a mythical creature often small in size and always with
magical powers. They are usually portrayed as winged female humans
(but male fairies do also exist) meddling in the affairs of mankind.
Faeries are believed to inhabit a mystical world (often called Faerie)
and since the earliest times have enjoyed relations with humans.
Although they are usually loving, caring and full of life, their
mischievous, capricious ways often gets them into trouble."
[75 words]
Dragon
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"A mythical monster traditionally represented as a gigantic reptile
having a lion's claws, the tail of a serpent, wings, and a scaly skin.
Any of various lizards, such as the Komodo dragon or the flying
lizard. A large snake or serpent. A fabulous animal, generally
represented as a monstrous winged serpent or lizard, with a crested
head and enormous claws, and regarded as very powerful and ferocious."
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=dragon
"A dragon is a serpent-like legendary creature. Though a winged
creature, the dragon is generally to be found in its chthonic lair, a
cave that identifies it as an ancient creature of earth, like the
mythic serpent, that was a source of knowledge even in Eden."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_dragon
"A huge serpent. A mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous
winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous
claws."
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=dragon
"A mythical beast usually represented as a huge, winged,
fire-breathing reptile. For centuries the dragon has been prominent in
the folklore of many peoples; thus, its physical characteristics vary
greatly and include combinations of numerous animals. The dragon has
often been associated with evil. In many legends a dragon had the
ability to wreak havoc upon a land and therefore had to be either
propitiated by a human sacrifice, or killed; it was also often the
guardian of a treasure or a maiden. The highest achievement of a hero
in medieval legend was the slaying of a dragon. In ancient China the
dragon was associated with fertility and prosperity."
http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/D/dragon.html
"A large fierce imaginary animal, usually represented with wings, a
long tail and fire coming out of its mouth."
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
Summarised definition:
"A dragon is a mythical winged animal with large claws, the tail of a
serpent and scaly skin. Dragon's are powerful, ferocious,
fire-breathing animals that often terrorise humankind. In mythology
there are countless acts of bravery against dragons. Despite this
reputation dragons are associated with fertility and prosperity in
China. In the real world many creatures have often been mistaken for
dragons, most commonly the largest of the lizards - the Komodo
dragon."
[73 words]
Goblin
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"A grotesque elfin creature of folklore, thought to work mischief or
evil. An evil or mischievous spirit; a playful or malicious elf; a
frightful phantom; a gnome. A small grotesque supernatural creature
that makes trouble for human beings [syn: hob, hobgoblin]. A goblin
is an evil or mischievous creature of folklore, often described as a
grotesquely disfigured, elf-like phantom."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblin
"A small, usually ugly, creature which is harmful to humans. A small
ugly creature which causes trouble."
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
"An ugly or grotesque sprite that is mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious."
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=goblin
"Goblins perform household tasks but also can make mischief. They like
wine and pretty children. [Also known as a] brownie, a household
spirit associated with farmsteads. Brownies help with chores, but, if
criticized, they will make mischief, such as spoiling crops. If
payment other than food is offered a brownie, he vanishes from a farm
forever."
http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/G/goblin.html
Summarised definition:
"A goblin is a mischievous or evil spirit. They are frequently
portrayed as small ugly, even grotesque, creatures whose sole purpose
in life is to cause trouble for humans. They are frequently also
known as hobs, hobgoblins or brownies but nothing stops them from
their playful roguish ways."
[48 words]
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