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Erlking
Erlking (Ger. Erlkonig), erroneous forms for elf-king and Elfenkonig = king of the elves. The German form, introduced by Herder, was made popular by Goethe's ballad. [Fairies.]
Erlking (Ger. Erlkonig), erroneous forms for elf-king and Elfenkonig = king of the elves. The German form, introduced by Herder, was made popular by Goethe's ballad. [Fairies.]