erlking
/ˈɜrlˌkɪŋ/
noun
- In European folklore, a malevolent supernatural being or elf king who lures children to their doom, especially known from Goethe's poem and Schubert's musical setting.
- In the poem, the Erlking tries to tempt a young boy away from his father.
- The legend of the Erlking tells of a dark spirit that haunts the forest at night.
- The musician performed a haunting version of Schubert's 'Erlking' at the concert.