Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins, Trolls... Where do Fantasy Creatures Come From? (ASMR Sleep Story)

We all know of modern fantasy creatures, and also that they owe a lot to J.R.R. Tolkien, other fantasy authors of the last 60 years, Dungeons & Dragons, or different franchises like Warhammer or Warcraft. But how did these different figures actually form: what are the mythologies, the folklores and the more recent elements that gave birth to them? This is what we are going to examine in this episode, an exploration journey that will take us from ancient Germanic, Norse and Celt myths, to medieval folklore, fairy tales, and contemporary influences.

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Link to the video about dragons and werewolves: https://youtu.be/zTLu3QRhqq4

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Timestamps:
0:00 Modern Fantasy Creatures
3:14 Elves
29:11 Dwarves
42:48 Orcs
49:08 Goblins
57:00 Trolls