10 Elf Coloring Pages - Free!

Elves have been fantasy creatures about which various legends have been heard throughout history. In mythology they were considered to be beings of great beauty who lived in the forests and possessed magical gifts.

As time went by, other names like fairies and huldra began to be used, while the word elf began to be used less frequently. But, thanks to great literary works like "The Lord of the Rings," the term became popular again.

In this gallery we collected the best elf coloring pages so that you have fun with your favorite activity while learning new things. That's right! At Coloring Together we make sure you can do both things.

Above each of the elf pictures to color you will find facts that will surely surprise you and make you love these mythical creatures a little more. Come on! The time has come to color!

1. In Norse mythology there was talk of light elves and dark elves. The former were good like the angels and used their powers to help humans. While the latter hated the light of the Sun and went out at night to cause people nightmares.
2. 54% of the Icelandic population believes in elves. In the 1970s they diverted a road under construction from its original route to avoid a hill where the elves lived.
3. In Iceland you can find the "Elfschool," an elf school that was founded in 1991 with the goal of teaching about the life and legends of various creatures of mythical nature. If you decide to visit this school they will surely tell you very interesting stories about elves.
4. In 2017, the Argentine Luis Padron spent around 40,000 euros to look like an elf through cosmetic surgery. He had 32 surgeries done!
5. The writer of "The Lord of the Rings" J. R. R. Tolkien was inspired by various Scandinavian legends for the representation of his elves and other mythical creatures.
6. The real Christmas elf of German mythology was not at all kind. They were presented as helpers of Krampus, a being that was dedicated to punishing children who behaved badly.
7. For some historians of Norse mythology, elves were the first inhabitants of the Earth.
8. Historians of Norse mythology said that elves can live more than 100 years, but their bodies show no wrinkles, imperfections, or any sign of aging.
9. In Norse mythology elves were called "alfar" and were considered beings of beauty, magic, and seduction.
10. Christians believed that elves caused illnesses and produced nightmares. In addition, they were described as mischievous and malicious beings.
11. Albtraum is a German word that means "elf dream." It was believed that these nightmares were caused by an elf sitting on the chest of a sleeping person.
12. William Shakespeare with his work "A Midsummer Night's Dream" greatly contributed to spreading the myth about elves thanks to his characters Oberon, the king of the fairies, and Titania as the queen of the fairies.
13. The modern vision we have of elves comes mostly from the works of JRR Tolkien, writings of The Lord of the Rings. This is because in his work the life, culture, and origin of the elves is explained in detail.
14. After the Middle Ages the word elf began to be used less; instead other alternative names arose like dwarf, huldra, and fairy.
15. In all Germanic languages the word elf is found as "alfr" which can be translated as "white being."
16. Norse stories have countless references to elves. In ancient times, the Swedish province of Bohuslan was called Alfheim or land of the elves.
17. In Scandinavia there was a tradition of carving elf crosses to protect against malevolent elves. These crosses were carved on various objects or buildings.
18. In German culture, it was believed that elves were gods or demons of nature. As time went by, elves became associated with deception and manipulation.