Ljós-álfr

Old Norse Dictionary - ljós-álfr

Meaning of Old Norse word "ljós-álfr" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

ljós-álfr
m. the Light Elves, opp. to the Dökk-álfar, the Dark Elves, Edda 12.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛚᛁᚢᛋ-ᛅᛚᚠᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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