Hobbit Creatures

• What is the origin of the word?
• What cultures/countries have most used these creatures in their mythology?
• Examples of famous stories or legends with these creatures?

Elves in Mythology

http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/elves-in-mythology-and-fantasy

Dragons: An Introduction

http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/dragons-introduction

Dragons: Creatures of Power - AMNH

http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons-creatures-of-power

From Many Imaginations, One Fearsome Creature

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/04/29/science/from-many-imaginations-one-fearsome-creature.html

Fiery Debate Over China's Dragons

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6171963.stm

Halfling - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfling

Halfling - Box of Hobbits

http://www.shirewisdom.com/2013/07/15/box-of-hobbits/