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In German and Scandinavian folklore, the Erlking lurks in the forest with his daughters threatening humans, especially children. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Erlkönig” is considered one of the greatest ballads every written. A popular lieder text in the classical era, the best known musical setting is by Franz Schubert. (“The Erlking” by Albert Sterner, ca. 1910. Image is in the public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.)
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A dark figure in a black hood overcomes a swooning young boy riding a white horse.
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In German and Scandinavian folklore, the Erlking lurks in the forest threatening humans, especially children. Goethe’s “Erlkönig” is considered one of the greatest ballads every written and was a popular lieder text in the classical era. The best known musical setting is by Franz Schubert. (“The Erlking” by Albert Sterner, ca. 1910. Image is in the public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.)
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“The Erlking” by Albert Sterner, ca. 1910. Image is in the public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
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