The Erl-King - Flashcards
1
Q
what is an erl king?
A
old creature form Northern European folklore
king of fairies/elves
- bearded giant or goblin who lures children to the land of death
- there are also stories of a female spirit - the Erl king’s daughter, responsive for ensnaring human beings to satisfy her desire, jealousy or lust for revenge
2
Q
the woods are ___(adjective) give a quote to support this
A
labyrinthine
‘wood swallows you up’ / ‘women who have lost themselves in the woods’
3
Q
what unexpected role is the erl-king ‘excellent at?
A
he is an ‘excellent housewife’
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