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  1. Changeling - Wikipedia

    Changeling Der Wechselbalg by Henry Fuseli, 1781 A changeling, also historically referred to as an auf or oaf, is a human -like creature found throughout much of European folklore. …

  2. Changeling | Meaning, Mythology & Origins | Britannica

    Dec 9, 2025 · Changeling, in European folklore, a deformed or imbecilic offspring of fairies or elves substituted by them surreptitiously for a human infant. According to legend, the abducted …

  3. Changeling (2008) - IMDb

    Oct 31, 2008 · Changeling: Directed by Clint Eastwood. With Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Gattlin Griffith. After Christine's son goes missing, she reaches out to the LAPD to find …

  4. Changeling | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom

    Changelings are creatures spoken of in many folklore, fantasy, and fairy tales from across European mythology. They are regarded as creatures that are placed into mortal homes by …

  5. Changeling - Mythologica Encyclopedia

    In European folklore, particularly from the regions of Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, and Germany, the Changeling is a supernatural creature believed to be a fairy child or a creature …

  6. Changelings, The Deformed Fairy Offspring Of European Folklore

    May 10, 2023 · Many modern folklorists and scholars believe the changeling myth may have grown from a lack of understanding of certain disabilities and conditions, like autism or …

  7. What is a Changeling? - Believing the Bizarre

    A changeling is a captivating supernatural entity rooted in folklore, known for its role in replacing a human child with a fairy offspring. This concept has given rise to countless tales across …

  8. CHANGELING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Share Kids Definition changeling noun change· ling ˈchānj-liŋ : a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

  9. CHANGELING - Mythical Creatures

    In old Celtic and European lore, changelings were believed to be offspring of fairies, pixies or ogres, who were swapped with human babies. The swapped changeling would very closely …

  10. Changelings: Mythical Creatures - Mythical Encyclopedia

    Changelings are creatures that have long been part of European folklore and mythology. They are often described as human-like creatures that are secretly left in place of a human child. In …