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ELVES Mythology/Sci-fi/fantasy-Group 3 Hr_1_
ELVES
Mythology/Sci-fi/fantasy-Group 3
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ELVES' IN TOLKIEN'S WORLD
The life cycle of elves are different from man in many ways.
Physically and mentally advanced.
Marriage.
ELVES' IN TOLKIEN'S WORLD
Tolkien developed Elves for his language
ELVES IN TOLKIENS WORLD
Where did it all come from?“Man before the fall”Known as the firstborn
ELVES IN TOLKIENS WORLD
What interests do Elves have?Elves in general
ELVES IN TOLKIENS WORLD
Elves in their favorite place to be. Matching their love for nature and beautiful things
ELVES IN FANTASY AS A WHOLE
In most fantasy works, Elves have; Pointy ears, usually taller or shorter, some form of magic, oddly colored hair/skin. (Like light greens, pinks, etc.)
ELVES IN FANTASY AS A WHOLE
In Scandinavian tradition: Elves had some good connotations, but were often seen as mischievous or malevolent.
ELVES IN FANTASY AS A WHOLE
People used to try and protect themselves from elves. (With crosses/Alvkors/Ellakors carved into silver or doors.)
Alvakr
Ellakor
E L V E S I N F A N T A S Y A S A W H O L E
Elves in American mythology: Santa’s helpers.
THE HISTORY OF ELVES.
History of Elves in Modern mythology. In the time of Fairie. Time of man. After great war.
THE HISTORY OF ELVES
Creation and awaking in LOTR.
First born are Elder children.
Awake in the sleep of Yavanna. (A period in Middle Earth with no sun or moon.)
THE HISTORY OF ELVES.
History in Norse mythology. Universe is divided into three levels. Alfheim, land of light elves. The god Freyr was ruler of Alfeim. Svartalfeim, land of Dark Elves.
THE HISTORY OF ELVES.
History of Icelandic Mythology. God would visit Adam and Eve and their many children. Eve told her children to hide because they were dirty. God hid Eves children from her.
THE HISTORY OF ELVES.
History in European mythology. Gods made the elves split into two groups. High Elves and Low elves.
REAL-WORLD ANALOGUES OF ELVES
• How people act like elves in modern Culture.
REAL-WORLD ANALOGUES OF ELVES
Tolkien in WW1; He was a solider, who fought for the British The elves in LOTR could be considered in the real world, as the British in WW1.
REAL-WORLD ANALOGUES OF ELVES
What the British were in WW1, and how they relate to Elves.
REAL-WORLD ANALOGUES OF ELVES
Tolkien and his beliefs in Religion: Devout Catholic
Very religious, used this in his books. In LOTR, the elves would be angels. Why they’re angels: They’re graceful,
everywhere, don’t know death, make the hard decisions, Very tuned to nature.
REAL-WORLD ANALOGUES OF ELVES
People in the real world act like there’re saints who are basically angels, or messengers.
Just strange people you meet on the streets, that just act different from everyone else.
Maybe they have pointy ears and just hide them, you never know until you stop to look.
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Tolkien, J. R. R.. "Three is Company ." The Lord of the Rings 50th Anniversary, the complete classic in one volume.. 50th anniversary ed. London: HarperCollinsPublishers, 2005. 84. Print.
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BBC. "British History in WWII." BBC. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2012. <www.bbc.oc.uk/history/british/>. Age, the latter-half of the Second. "Elves - Lord of the Rings Wiki." Lord of the Rings Wiki. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Nov. 2012. <http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Elves>.
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