A fairy tale is a type of short story that features  human-shaped supernatural beings in Germanic what?
Elf An elf (plural: "elves") is a type of human-shaped supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore. Reconstructing the early concept of an elf depends almost entirely on texts in Old English or relating to Norse mythology. Later evidence for elves appears in diverse sources such as medical texts, prayers, ballads, and folktales.
Mrenh kongveal Mrenh kongveal (Khmer: ម្រេញគង្វាល , ] ) are beings in Cambodian folk mythology resembling elves of western folklore; they are particularly associated with guarding animals. By anecdotal accounts the roots of Mrenh kongveal appear to be uniquely Khmer. According to belief, mrenh kongveal are small in stature; appearing to have bodies comparable in size to human children. However, they are thought to have a fondness for mischief and offerings are often left to mrenh kongveal when seeking their active help.