Elves

Fantasy, myth and folklore are subjects that have been with mankind ever since we knew how to communicate and tell stories. Elves wall murals are basically just an extension of that aRead morencient relationship wherein we would attribute things we could not explain to the supernatural. Nonetheless, nowadays there are still places that believe in such creatures and even do their part to protect the benevolent ones. It has to be said though that the subject in elves wall murals can just as easily be mistaken for other fantastical creatures because the term "elf" itself is often used interchangeable. As we delve into elves wall murals, you will not only learn how to differentiate, but also the various kinds, their roles in other cultures and some specific examples of their history. Whether it your home, hangout or even the workplace that you are looking to decorate, these motifs in elves wall murals will help you improve the texture and visual weight of your interior. As always, you can request your personal modifications to the items you have chosen in order for them to complement your existing interior design and colour schemes.

Essentials in elves wall murals

Depending on the culture, the definition of what exactly an elf is can vary. The most famous elves in fiction for example can also be very different from each other. Tolkien's elves from "Lord of the Rings", for instance are an ancient race of humanoids, whereas Santa's little elves are industrious workers that resemble what our idea of a dwarf is. It is up to you to what category you associate the subjects in elves wall murals with. In either form, elves are always strongly associated with magic and nature. These diminutive creatures can also shape-shift, be invisible and even fly, among many other powers. Another thing to consider is that not all of the elves are good-natured beings, some are downright evil depending upon their depiction. Worry not though, as the general consensus in elves wall murals is that of decency. Elves are said to be found in forests and meadows, and can be considered to be forest creatures. So it would make sense to incorporate elves wall murals with wooden furniture and a more rustic interior design style.

Various types

As already hinted at, the definition of elves can be vague because they are closely related to fairies and things such as leprechauns when it comes to folklore. It even came to a point in the 1800s where fairies and elves were widely considered to be simply different names for the same magical creatures. Nonetheless, for the sake of our elves wall murals, let us try to look at some variations of these supernatural beings. According to fiction, there are first and foremost the light elves and the dark elves, which is self-explanatory. There are also deep elves, grey elves, high elves, moon elves, snow elves, sun elves, valley elves, wild elves and winged elves. As previously mentioned, this diversity depends upon the culture it stems from. It can be a fun activity to research and share with your friends and family the exact culture your elves wall murals belong to. One of the most interesting examples is Iceland, where the belief in elves is still strong in some places. About half of the residents believe in elf-like beings known as the "huldufolk" (hidden people), to a point where road construction projects are being delayed or at least rerouted in order for them not to disturb the elves' homes.

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One of the most fascinating elves is the so-called "Duende". This literally means goblin, or ghost, in both Spanish and Portuguese, and is a reference to folklore in various places like the Iberian Peninsula, Central, America, South America and the Philippines in South-East Asia. See, your elves wall murals can be relatable to people from all kinds of places. While now it is used as an umbrella term for many, the original was actually just called "El Duende", signifying a singular entity coming from Iberian folklore. He was magical being who could either be good or bad, wore a big red hat and roamed the forest looking to either reward or punish anyone in the vicinity. As the Spanish and Portuguese empires expanded, these stories of "El Duende" spread to the indigenous people in the aforementioned regions, becoming an almost worldwide myth that mixed with local stories. The elves wall mural "Duendes" is a remnant of that interchange, and a gorgeous one at that. This kind of elves wall mural can really change the entire look of your interior in an instant, giving it an otherworldly feel with tremendous visual weight.
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