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ELVES were the magical little people of Teutonic legend. In German
mythology, the elf was a type of fairy who lived in forests,
sometimes in the sea, and even in the air. From Shakespeare's Puck
to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, elves have been the staple
characters for writers and fabulous manifestations in art. They are
still fantasy favourites of children of all ages. Asked, "Do you
believe in elves?" few today would deny their existence.
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Although they were often mischief makers, elves weren't associated
with darkness, as were trolls and gnomes. Elves belonged to the
realm of light. Belief in the fairy realm was common throughout
ancient Europe. We call them myths and legends, but they were very
real to the folks of old Europe, who claimed to see them, and
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Even though they were
not considered divine, elves were thought to be servants of gods,
and were bearers of light. Some believed they were the spirits of
the dead, others that they were older than humanity. They were part
of the belief in nature and ancestral spirits, and were commonly
associated with fertility rites. Over time, the elf became the
epitome of mischievousness, as the tales of their escapades became
legendary.
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Today, there is still the enchantment with fairies and elves and a
willingness to believe in the fairy realm. In Edwardian England,
belief in fairies hit an all-time high when photographs of fairies
were taken and offered as absolute evidence of their existence. When
the photographs turned out to be faked, many people refused to
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