Santa's Elves - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arwen Melian · 12-12-2002, 06:25 PM

Well...the only reason Tolkiens elves are tall is because the elves are based on Norse elves, mixed with Celtic influence.Before the time of Christianity(in thenorth0 rumour has it that they believed in them. However, Christians(during the Middle Ages)encouraged the diminishing of these"pagan" ideas, so the elves shrunk in mortal eyes...sad huh? That's I was taught....And I never thought elves were short...Does anyone here actually prefer short elves?Hahaha....theyre so cute...but scary.

12-12-2002, 06:25 PM	#6
Arwen Melian Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sometimes Imladris....sometimes Mirkwood...other times ....Lothlorien Posts: 141	Well...the only reason Tolkiens elves are tall is because the elves are based on Norse elves, mixed with Celtic influence.Before the time of Christianity(in thenorth0 rumour has it that they believed in them. However, Christians(during the Middle Ages)encouraged the diminishing of these"pagan" ideas, so the elves shrunk in mortal eyes...sad huh? That's I was taught....And I never thought elves were short...Does anyone here actually prefer short elves?Hahaha....theyre so cute...but scary. __________________ Maiden of Rivendell "Anything to get away from the evil monkey in my bedroom." Fine! I admit it. I am a supporter of Agent Elrond. Now would you please leave me be?