| Dwarf | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Naming | |||
| Others | Dark elf Black elf | ||
| Binomen | N/A | ||
| Morphology | |||
| Body type | Humanoid | ||
| Intelligence | |||
| Sentience | Sentient | ||
| Sapience | Sapient | ||
| Aggressivity | Varies by individual | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Place of origin | Nidavellir (possibly) | ||
| Habitat | Subterranean | ||
| Diet | Omnivore | ||
| Locomotion | Bipedal | ||
| Lifespan | Unknown | ||
| Related species | Human (most likely) Elf Gnome (possibly) Maggot (ancestor) | ||
| Status | LC | ||
| Behind the Scenes | |||
| Universe | Real | ||
Dwarfs, or Dwarves (singular: Dwarf) are humanoid creatures that in most legends are short and stocky, almost always with facial hair of various lengths whether male or female, although they are believed to have been based on normal sized people encountered by the ancient Germanic cultures. The Dwarf is also known for living and working below ground as miners and stone workers.
Works featuring Dwarves
Literature
- "Snow White" in Grimms' Fairy Tales, by the Brothers Grimm (1812)
- The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937)
- The Lord of the Rings, by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954)
Films
- 7 Zwerge, dilogy (2004-2006)
- Descendants
- Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
- The Hobbit, trilogy (2012-2014)
- The Lord of the Rings, trilogy (2001-2003)
- Snow White, (1916)
- Snow-White, Betty Boop short cartoon (1933)
- Time Bandits (1981)
- Willow (1988)
Television
- The 7D
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- Once Upon a Time
- Seven & Me
Video games
- World of Warcraft
- Everquest
- Everquest 2
- Might and Magic series
Gallery
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World of Warcraft
The Hobbit, animated.
The Hobbit, live action.
Sierra's The Hobbit 2003
Queen's Blade
Dragon Rider (2021)
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Snow White (1916)
Betty Boop's Snow-White (1933)
7 Zwerge, dilogy (2004-2006)
Notes
- According to the creation myth, when Ymir was slain by Odin, Vili and Ve, his body formed the Earth, and the dwarves were formed from the maggots that fed on his corpse. This suggested dwarves to be originally insect-like creatures until the three deities granted them wits and more human-like form.