Elf refers to a mythical creature originating from Germanic folklore, typically depicted as a small, human-like being with pointed ears and magical powers.
In modern fantasy literature and games, elf often represents an elegant, long-lived race with superior archery skills and affinity for nature.
The term "elf" also refers to:
1. ELF - Executable and Linkable Format in computing
2. ELF - Extremely Low Frequency in physics
3. ELF - Earth Liberation Front, an environmental activist group