Increasingly, elves and fairies become heroes not only of children's cartoons, but also bright and colorful characters of adult action films and fantastic pictures. Their roles are very diverse. Who they are and where they came from will tell the material.
Myth theory
Each legend was once based on real events, facts or creations. Today, both scientists and mystics from different parts of the world are trying to find information sources that confirm the existence of fairy-tale characters.
Fairies and elves often appear not only in children's stories, but also in serious documentaries. They trace their history from Germanic-Scandinavian and Celtic myths. For all the peoples of this territory, the words had a similar root. But the characterization of the characters differed depending on the region.
Fairy creatures were the spirits of forests responsible for their growth and development. It was believed that they were friends with people and did not enter into conflicts.
One of the legends says that the amazing people of elves lived on earth before. The country was ruled by Queen Medb. She was very beautiful and had great strength. If a man entered the territory, then he immediately fell in love with the ruler and forever became a slave to this country. Whoever returned from there was considered crazy. To a kindhearted person, Medb gave a talent to heal others.
People divided all the heroes into good and evil. Someone brought joy to the home, others mischievous. In Slavic folklore, instead of elves and fairies, brownies, gobbers, mavki and mermaids lived.
Ears as a business card
Elves in modern culture are most often a mixture of beauty and grace. They stand out with dull skin and slim silhouettes. The lines of the face are gentle, but at the same time pointed. Cheekbones are especially pronounced. Usually these creatures wear long baggy clothes that place even more emphasis on their translucent figure. They differ not just in harmony, but in thinness. But photos of elves and fairies usually differ depending on the author’s worldview.
A special image is created by the eyes. Deep, sensual, abnormally large and expressive, they immediately captivate the audience. Long straight curls are also an integral part of the type. They have bony hands and fingers.
The unifying element of all creatures of this race is the ears. Pointed upwards, they have become the hallmark of creatures. Each of the representatives of this species proudly demonstrates to the public its organ of hearing. Representatives of this species specifically put their hair in the hairstyle of the "baby".
The appearance and world of elves and fairies is entirely up to the artist or writer. It is the author who dictates the fashion for one or another type of person and style of clothing.
Physical indicators
Another striking characteristic of creatures with pointed ears is longevity. Many researchers believe that this race has largely surpassed humans. They have overcome aging. Elves perceive time differently, and, consequently, the processes in their body occur in their own way.
In addition to the fact that elves and fairies do not give in to years, their bodies are also larger than ours are capable of regeneration. Wounds heal faster, minor scars remain from deep scars. There is no hairline on the face. Very rarely in literature, cinema or other art can one meet an elf-man with a beard or mustache.
Due to the fact that the age of this race is longer, and the performance of the body as a whole is better, many people considered them to be higher beings, demigods. Psychology is also arranged differently, it is easier for them to master science and magic, which basically is not much different.
Descendants of extraterrestrial beings
The images of this character were addressed not only by science fiction writers, but also by mystics. Many scientists have worked on the mystery of creatures. Researchers were especially interested in whether there could be descendants of elves among humans.
As a result of studies, it was established that there are no pure representatives of this people on earth, but there are people whose genes have more in common with the supernatural race. Among the main signs is high immunity. Elves and fairies were practically not sick. Therefore, if your body is resistant to seasonal sores, then maybe their blood flows in your veins.
Also, such persons look much younger than their peers. The sun's rays adversely affect their delicate skin. Elves respect the beauty that nature has endowed with, so they don’t use makeup and do not injure their hair with lush hairstyles. Often they have a different way of thinking. Such people from childhood recognize the purpose of their lives and rarely turn off the right path.
If all of this is inherent to you, too, then maybe magical blood flows in your veins.
Small children
Fairy elves and fairies often have common features. For example, pointed ears and unearthly beauty. But there are details that distinguish them from each other. For decades, people have represented these characters differently. As a result, they received individual roles in society.
Unlike elves, who stand out in a high thin camp, fairies are lower than humans. They are also characterized by thinness and bony, but their figures are more like children's, not yet fully developed. The skin is pale, rarely with a blue or pink tint. A mandatory element of all fabulous creatures are wings. But sometimes these characters can fly without their help.
Fairy women are graceful and fragile. In turn, males are not so agile. They have broad shoulders, rough legs and a large head. Often, it seems that this is the body of the child into which the rude man was shoved.
These heroes have angelic naive faces with soft features. Big eyes, small noses and puffy lips add their image of tenderness. The hair is always long and curls in curls.
Planet on the planet
Both the first and second fabulous creatures live in one world. Despite the differences, these two races are close relatives to each other. The magical land of elves and fairies is a territory of freedom and high morality, so for most people the entrance to it is closed.
The king rules them. Sometimes power is given into the hands of elders or sages. Nobles stand out from among subjects by tiaras or wreaths. Representatives of governing bodies dress especially magnificent.
For a long time it was believed that heroes can change their appearance and growth. Therefore, many legends tell that fairies and elves live among people and go unnoticed due to the enchantment. Other sources suggest that these creatures settle in flowers. There are even whole countries with their own authorities and laws. And, thanks to the veil of magic, their world remains invisible to the human eye.
Separate groups live in human gardens and flower beds. Depending on their mentality, their main task is to harm or help us.
The works of famous writers
Films are becoming popular that use the images of these fairy-tale characters. The world became especially famous, which was created by the English writer J. R. R. Tolkien. His work The Lord of the Rings is a model in literature, and has been on the bestseller list for decades. Fictional Middle-earth is inhabited by many creatures, but the public especially fell in love with the elves. They are characterized by restraint, pride and wisdom. Nevertheless, they, like ordinary mortals, succumb to ordinary feelings: love, friendship, revenge. One of the brightest characters in the trilogy is Legolas. His role in the film was perfectly played by Orlando Bloom.
Frequent heroes of fantastic books elves and fairies. Legends about these creatures come up with writers. It is they who give their images unique character traits.
From the pages of the book
From the pen of another English prose writer - D.K. Rowling - a whole cycle of books came out, thanks to which the world became acquainted with a completely different type of elves. One of the characters, Dobby, represents domestic spirits. He is a colorful character in a series of books and films about Harry Potter. Unlike Legolas, deprived of a human species. In addition, this race is completely dependent on the grace of the owner.
The favorite story of many children in the world is the story of Peter Pan by Scottish writer Sir James Barry. The main character is a boy who does not want to grow. He always remains a child and is friends with fairy fairies. One of them, 13 cm tall, is a baby Ding-Ding. Her name reflects the occupation. The doll likes to repair copper things. When working with metal, a characteristic sound arises. Because of this "melody" she was nicknamed. And its appearance depends on the worldview of people. As soon as the children cease to believe that fairies and elves exist, the life of the latter will end.
Old new tales
No less famous is Cinderella's godmother. The woman had wings and used a wand. Such a character has repeatedly appeared in scenes where the main character was no longer waiting for help.
But not in every picture the fairy plays a positive role. In the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, this creature brought disaster to the young princess and her kingdom.
Disney recently decided to re-shoot the story in a new style. The film was called "Maleficent", where the role of the evil witch with a big soul was played by Angelina Jolie.
Interest in a parallel and supernatural world is one of the characteristics of man. While the secret that the elves and fairies hide remains closed, we will receive new colorful book characters and heroes of films. Differences in the cultures of peoples have led to the fact that the image of forest spirits is perceived and described in different ways. But what all are alike is that elves and fairies really exist.