Which type of Elf is mentioned in The Tale of Beren and Luthien?
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The Tale of Beren and Lúthien The Tale of Beren and Lúthien, told in several works by J. R. R. Tolkien, is the story of the love and adventures of the mortal Man Beren and the immortal Elf-maiden Lúthien. (Early versions of the story, published in the standalone book in 2017, described Beren as a Noldorin elf.) Tolkien wrote several versions of their story, the latest in "The Silmarillion", and the tale is also mentioned in "The Lord of the Rings". The story takes place during the First Age of Middle-earth, about 6500 years before the events of "The Lord of the Rings".
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Elf An elf (plural: "elves") is a type of human-shaped supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore. Reconstructing the early concept of an elf depends almost entirely on texts in Old English or relating to Norse mythology. Later evidence for elves appears in diverse sources such as medical texts, prayers, ballads, and folktales.
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Amandil Amandil is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. Amandil was a Lord of Andúnië, succeeding his father Númendil upon his death. Amandil is most noted for being the father of Elendil, founder of the Númenórean Realms in Exile.
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Unferð In the Old English epic poem "Beowulf", Unferth or Hunferth is a thegn (a retainer, servant) of the Danish lord Hrothgar. His name appears four times in the poem (always spelled Hunferð), at lines 499, 530, 1165, and 1488, as well as in line 980 by the appellation "the son of Eclafes". The name "Unferth" does not appear in any Old English manuscript outside of the Nowell Codex, which contains "Beowulf", and the meaning of the name is disputed. Several scholarly theories about Unferth have been proposed. Unferth is also the name of a character in the modern novel "Grendel" by John Gardner, based upon the "Beowulf" epic.
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Clurichaun The clurichaun ( ) or clúrachán (from Irish: "clobhair-ceann" ), is an Irish fairy which resembles the leprechaun. Some folklorists describe the clurichaun as a night "form" of the leprechaun, who goes out to drink after finishing his daily chores. Others regard them as regional variations on the same creature.
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The Elf Mound "The Elf Mound" (Danish: "Elverhøi" ) is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). The tale is about a feast held in an elf mound for the Goblin Chief of Norway and his two sons, both of whom are expected to select elf brides. The tale was published in Copenhagen, Denmark by C.A. Reitzel in April 1845.
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Dvalinn In Norse mythology, Dvalinn is a dwarf who appears in several Old Norse tales and kennings. The name translates as "the dormant one" or "the one slumbering" (akin to the Danish and Norwegian "dvale" and Swedish "dvala", meaning "sleep", "unconscious condition" or "hibernation"). Dvalin is listed as one of the four stags of Yggdrasill in both "Grímnismál" from the "Poetic Edda" and "Gylfaginning" from the "Prose Edda".
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Álfröðull Álfröðull (Old Norse "elf-beam", "elf-disc" or "elf-glory, elf-heaven") is a term and common kenning in Norse mythology. It is ambiguous, referring both to the sun-chariot of the sun goddess Sól (for example, Alfröðull is said to shine in "Skírnismál", verse 4) and to the rider (Sól herself). Álfröðull is pulled by two horses, Árvakr and Alsviðr. The chariot is pursued by the wolf Sköll. According to Norse mythology, prior to Ragnarök, Álfröðull will give birth to a daughter and after she is eaten by the wolf, the daughter will take her place.
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Seven Dwarfs The Seven Dwarfs are a group of seven dwarfs that appear in the fairy tale "Snow White" and others.
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Ælfwine Ælfwine (also "Aelfwine", "Elfwine") is an Old English personal name. It is composed of the elements "ælf" "elf" and "wine" "friend", continuing a hypothetical Common Germanic given name "*albi-winiz" which is also continued in Old High German and Lombardic as Albewin, Alpwin, Albuin, Alboin. Old Norse forms of the name are Alfvin and Ǫlfun.
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Fairy A fairy (also "fata", "fay", "fae", "fair folk"; from "faery", "faerie", "realm of the "fays"") is a type of mythical being or legendary creature in European folklore, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural.
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Nimloth Nimloth was the name of an Elf-maid of the First Age of Middle Earth from the J. R. R. Tolkien legendarium. She was an Elf of the Sindar clan, her father being Galathil, son of Galadhon, son of Elmo. Elmo was the brother of Olwë and Elwë. Nimloth later married Dior the Beautiful, her second cousin once removed. Her children were Eluréd, Elurín and Elwing. She was known also as Lady Lindis.
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Florizel (The Winter's Tale) Florizel is a fictional character in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale".
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Liath Luachra Liath Luachra, the "Gray of Luachair", is the name of two characters in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. Both appear in "The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn", which details the young life and adventures of the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill.
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Daoine maithe Daoine maithe is Irish Gaelic for "the good people", which is a popular term used to refer to the fairies in Irish folklore. They are generally human like though there are exceptions such as the Puca or Mermaid. The defining features of the Irish fairies are their supernatural abilities and their temperament. If treated with respect and kindness, Irish fairies can be quite benevolent; however, if they are mistreated they will react cruelly.
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Aerin Aerin is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. She was a woman of the Folk of Hador and related to Húrin Thalion. Her father was one Indor, not otherwise mentioned.
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Gothmog (The First Age) Gothmog is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He appears in "The Silmarillion". Gothmog is a servant of Melkor (I.e. Morgoth) and leads or participates in many of his invasions throughout Arda. Though extremely formidable, Gothmog would meet his end at hands of Elf lord Ecthelion during the surprise attack on the hidden city of Gondolin.
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Lurue Lurue (pronounced "luh-RUE" ), is a fictional Faerûnian minor deity of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, in the "Dungeons & Dragons" role-playing game.
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Durinn In Norse mythology, Durinn is the name of a dwarf attested in the "Poetic Edda" poem "Völuspá" and repeated in "Gylfaginning" from the "Prose Edda". He was the second created after the first and foremost dwarf Mótsognir. He is also attested in "Hervarar saga", where he forged the magic sword Tyrfing with the help of Dvalin.
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Mrenh kongveal Mrenh kongveal (Khmer: ម្រេញគង្វាល , ] ) are beings in Cambodian folk mythology resembling elves of western folklore; they are particularly associated with guarding animals. By anecdotal accounts the roots of Mrenh kongveal appear to be uniquely Khmer. According to belief, mrenh kongveal are small in stature; appearing to have bodies comparable in size to human children. However, they are thought to have a fondness for mischief and offerings are often left to mrenh kongveal when seeking their active help.
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The Elves of Alfheim The Elves of Alfheim is an accessory for the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game that describes the elven forest nation of Alfheim in the Mystara setting.
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Durin Durin is the name of seven Kings of Dwarves in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. They were held by the Dwarves to be the reincarnations of the first one, Durin the Deathless, resembling him in appearance and said to have preserved memories of their 'earlier lives'.