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==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | The term changeling is often found in folk lore and folk tales. It is typically described as being the offspring of a fairy, troll, elf or other legendary creature that has been secretly left in the place of a human child. Sometimes the term is also used to refer to the child who was taken. |
+ | The term changeling is often found in folk lore and folk tales. It is typically described as being the offspring of a fairy, troll, elf or other legendary creature that has been secretly left in the place of a human child. Sometimes the term is also used to refer to the child who was taken (see [[Leprechaun]]). |
In some usage seen in fantasy and science fiction, changeling may also refer to a shapeshifter (or doppleganger). Compare to the [[Changings]] magic. |
In some usage seen in fantasy and science fiction, changeling may also refer to a shapeshifter (or doppleganger). Compare to the [[Changings]] magic. |
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Revision as of 08:26, 18 June 2013
Behind the scenes
The term changeling is often found in folk lore and folk tales. It is typically described as being the offspring of a fairy, troll, elf or other legendary creature that has been secretly left in the place of a human child. Sometimes the term is also used to refer to the child who was taken (see Leprechaun).
In some usage seen in fantasy and science fiction, changeling may also refer to a shapeshifter (or doppleganger). Compare to the Changings magic.