Elves have only half a thumb — Mythoi

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Elves have only half a thumb.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Fairies and elves. · Appearance of fairies. · view the constellation · filed as F232.7

Filed across the traditions

England Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Body of fairy.

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Fairies have hollow backs Fairies have breasts long enough to throw over their shoulders Fairies with unusually large ears Fairies have long hair Fairies have hairy bodies Fairies as giants Fairy has long tail. (Cf. F460.1.5, F518.)

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