Elves are every bit a mystery even today. However, their origin can be traced back to Norse mythology, where they are viewed as being a divine or semi-divine race of beings endowed with special magical powers that they are reputed to use for and against humankind. The truth about elves and their magical selves is that they grew along with folklore into both the 19th and the 20th centuries. One exposure that they have managed to gain for themselves is the fact that they have been known for years to be associated with Christmas. They are looked on as being “Santa’s little helpers” and it is this enduring image that gives their magical selves all the more interest to others.
The ones in modern English folklore of the 19th century were also linked to fairies. It was this connection that would go on to give them their defining size. In addition, they appeared to dwell in rocks and or underground, as well as in springs and wells. The author J.R.R. Tolkien seemed to truly appreciate them for all the kinds that they were to everyone. He wrote a treatment in the 20th century that displayed the various races in fantasy. These races included light, black, dark and the dwarves of Norse mythology. Each race was now a permanent member of high fantasy due to Tolkien. The truth about these beings is that though they apparently had various types. There is only one breed of them today that cancels all the rest out. These are indeed the most famous and for now.