In order to protect themselves and their livestock against malevolent elves, Scandinavians could use a so-called Elf cross (Alfkors, Älvkors or Ellakors), which was carved into buildings or other objects.
For at beskytte sig selv mod ondskabsfulde elvere brugte man elverkors (Alfkors, Älvkors eller Ellakors) som blev skåret ind i bygninger eller andre objekter.