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What are the various species of Elves in Middle Earth?

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Thank you Anirban for the A2A! John Savidge is correct that the elves of Middle-earth were all of one species who could and did successfully interbreed. Tolkien did provide a genealogical history of the elves, who called themselves Quendi (Quenya: "Those Who Speak With Voices"). read more

John Savidge is correct that the elves of Middle-earth were all of one species who could and did successfully interbreed. Tolkien did provide a genealogical history of the elves, who called themselves Quendi (Quenya:"Those Who Speak With Voices"). read more

All of these Elves, and more groups besides, are a single species 1, and all Elves can trace their roots to Cuiviénen. Although there are many subdivisions among the Elves, they're based on history and geography rather than biology. read more

Elves that remained in Middle-earth were doomed to a slow decline until, in the words of Galadriel, they faded and became a"rustic folk of dell and cave," and were greatly diminished from their ancient power and nobility. read more

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Different Types of Elves, I
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Different Types of Elves, II
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