“. . . . the notion that the oral tradition concerning faerie lore and encounters with fae will disappear altogether, seems unlikely to us Silver Elves. While people don’t gather in their homes in community groups in the evenings as much as they once did, faerie tales still continue in literature and books, such as our own about elfae culture and others’ books as well that frequently concern faerie seers of various sorts and their own beliefs and experiences with we fae folk. Although, usually their experiences are with our more imaginal and ephemeral and ethereal kindred. . . . . . .  In fact, we not only have no concern about the loss of faerie tradition and lore due to the cessation of the oral tradition as it once existed, but are rather of the opinion that modern forms of media have in fact expanded the area over which faerie lore can be shared as well as expanding the potential audience as well.”

 

   

The book Strange Terrain by Barbara Rieti is a scholarly exploration of Faerie lore as it existed, was experienced, and was passed on in Newfoundland. In it the author posits the question about whether Faerie Lore will continue to exist in the future. This is partly because Faerie lore and the passing on of tales about encounters with we fae was mostly carried on by oral tradition back in the days before radio or television and seemed to be decreasing as people stayed in their homes and watched tv in the evenings instead of gathering together, as they used to do in small communities, to listen to various tales for entertainment.

     Also, the influence of modern scientific thinking, as meager as it is as yet, has also, as we’ve pointed out in other of our books and as both Barbara Rieti and Janice Bord in her book Fairies indicate has led to the idea of encounters with faeries being replaced by encounters with aliens from outer space. Although, in fact, the essence of these tales are, as both authors point out, quite similar. This is so much so that those who believe in aliens would surely suggest that what were thought of as faeries in the past were, in fact, space aliens and those who believe in faeries, well, still believe in faeries along with the possibility of aliens. We elfae tend to be a more open minded and less fanatical lot, although there are exceptions surely on both sides of this equation.

     For our own part, we Silver Elves believe all of the above. We, of course, believe in faeries, since we are fae folk ours’elves. So that goes almost without saying. And while, as far as we know, we haven’t had any encounters with aliens from outer space, we don’t discount that possibility either. Especially, as it seems extremely probable that such beings exist considering the vastness of the Universe. But at the same time, we live in such a rural backwater of the galaxy and the distance between us and other solar systems is so vast, it seems unlikely, although possible, that anyone has stumbled upon us except by accident. And, we suspect, having observed how primitive mankind is overall, they would be unlikely to return.

     However, the notion that the oral tradition concerning faerie lore and encounters with fae will disappear altogether, seems unlikely to us. While people don’t gather in their homes in community groups in the evenings as much as they once did, faerie tales still continue in literature and books, such as our own about elfae culture and others’ books as well that frequently concern faerie seers of various sorts and their own beliefs and experiences with we fae folk. Although, usually their experiences are with our more imaginal and ephemeral and ethereal kindred.

     Also, while the oral tradition itself has given way to a more permanent accounting of such tales now set down in print, it has survived rather well on the internet and in social media, which is rather like the oral tradition in the sense that the tales and experiences passed on are less likely to be permanently recorded (or remembered exactly) and most likely to be altered as they pass from one teller to another, which is one of the earmarks of the oral tradition.

     In fact, we not only have no concern about the loss of faerie tradition and lore due to the cessation of the oral tradition as it once existed, but are rather of the opinion that modern forms of media have in fact expanded the area over which faerie lore can be shared as well as expanding the potential audience as well.

     It is true that many folk, as was the case with the oral tradition, merely pass on what they have heard and their own experiences conform with traditional lore to the point that they cannot consider or experience other possibilities, but that has always been the case.

     We Silver Elves and others of our kindred, on the other hand, take a fresh look at the lore and understand it from our own lives (see our books Illuminating Faerie; Faerie Fae and Otherkin Tribes; and The Elven Way), our own experiences with various elfae sorts we know and have known. And this includes those manifest in humanoid bodies, as we are, and those more ethereal fae that we’ve encountered from time to time as well.

     We need not fear that faerie lore and tradition will be replaced entirely by alien encounters, any more than we should fear that fantasy will give way utterly to science fiction. In fact, in some faerie lore the ancient Scythians came from the Anunnaki who were aliens from space, thus uniting us with alien lore (see The Realm of the Ring Lords by Laurence Gardner).

       They both have their audiences and certainly there is an overlap between them. As long as Faerie calls to the hearts of us and our kindred, and others in the world, such as St. Tolkien, tales of Faerie will continue and we expect, more than likely increase. For we are far from done here, and in many ways, just beginning.

Ver nesidas mellun vari te (In shimmering starlight ever be),
The Silver Elves
http://silverelves.angelfire.com

“When you come to the end of the road, you will find that the path still continues.”
—Olde Elven Saying

 

If you enjoyed this article above, then we Silver Elves recommend the following of our articles for you as well:

What Will Elves Be Like in the Future?
https://silverelves.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/what-will-elves-be-like-in-the-future

How do Elven Communities Govern Themselves? Do They Have Kings and Queens?
https://thesilverelves.blogspot.com/2017/08/how-do-elven-communities-govern.html

Why Do We Elves Call Ours’elves the People of the Ancient Future?
https://thesilverelves.blogspot.com/2018/11/why-do-we-elves-call-ourselves-people.html

When Faerie Returns Will There Still be a Race of Men? And Are Elves Halflings, Part Mankind, due to Manifesting in Human Bodies?
https://silverelves.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/when-faerie-returns-will-there-still-be-a-race-of-men-and-are-elves-halflings-part-man-due-to-manifesting-in-human-bodies

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 This is just for fun . . . .  To play, choose 3 random numbers to find your type of magic making. The first number is between 1 and 13, the second between 1 and 19, and the third is between 1 and 17. After you have picked your three random numbers, use them to find your type, elemental association, and style of magic on the chart below:

 

. . . . And to learn more about the Elven Way and magical path of the elves, you may enjoy reading:The Elven Way: The Magical Path of The Shining Ones

“The Elven Way passes beyond the fields of the known
into the forest of the unknown
illuminated by the glow of the elves.”
(From the cover below)

The Elven Way: 
The Magical Path of The Shining Ones

 

We also invite you to come enjoy viewing this an hour long YouTube video of The Silver Elves in a conversational presentation on The Modern Elven Movement and The Elven Way at Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore in Atlanta, GA, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0sv3OHkjRw

 

 

We are happy to introduce you to our newest published The Silver Elves book: To learn more about your totem animal energy, you will find that  ELFIN TOTEM ANIMALS: An Elven Oracle for Finding Your Power Familiar will assist you in exploring a deeper magical relationship to both animals of the wild as well as mythical animals. There are over 250 totem animals in this book and it is written from an elven perspective about the magic your animal totem or spirit brings you. You will find reading it to be helpful to use as a magical guide if you: 1.) already know your totem animal or familiar and wish to find out more about what magical powers they bring you; 2.) want to find out who/what your totem animal is and what/how this animal is influencing your life; 3.) wish to use this book as an oracle reading to find out what animal energy has come to you in your life in the past or is needed in the present and future for healing and success; 4.) wish to understand the magical meaning of an animal dream symbol that you have experienced; or 5.) would like to understand the meaning and magic in your life of an animal you have encountered other than your familiar. You can learn more about this oracle book here, along with excerpts.

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We invite you to join our elven and otherkin groups on Facebook, dear Kindred! Here is our vision for the groups as a virtual community:

For those wishing to join our many Silver Elves groups for Elfae and also friends of Elfae on Facebook, here is fairly complete list below of ones that we administer: You are all invited to any and all of them! We envision our 16+ Elfae Facebook groups as all connected (so in a way all one big elfae community group) and so going from one to the other is like meandering or flying around and being in a large elven community. It is like beautiful and enchanting large multi-story house that is inhabited by a number of elfae groups: (bottom floor has three private groups inside: The Elven Way and also Feasting with the Elves with a big kitchen and dining area for chatting, along with the Elven Homegroup); (second floor has the Faerie Craft group with a large display studio for elfae art); and (in the attic is the Elven Oracles Group where group oracle readings are always being shared). There are also lots of large enclosed or screened in porches off the main house (where you will find: Magical Books of the Silver Elves, Elfin Faerie Lore, Elven Life and Magic and We Adore Elves); there are also two gazebos, one is outside in the front lawn for Elvish Magical Chat and the other is in the back yard for I heart Elven Magic; an open circle outside around the bonfire to the side of the house for the Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon group; a quaint tree house out front for Elfae Tree Folk to meet; a faerie circle that is a bit beyond the back of the house in the forest for The Faerie Circle group to meet; and at the front gate is a cozy elfae cottage for those first entering to be greeting in the group Silver Elves Embassy. There is also a path from the house that wanders down to the creek and goes through where the group Nature and the Unseen Realms with the Elves and Otherkin meet and also that leads to meeting placesfor United Otherkin Alliance and its private sister group. So please do come join us in any and all of our groups:

Elven Home — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712981718807166 This is an enchanting and private place for all elfae folk to share in cozy comfort. Feel free to share anything elfae related, and please do share (with images when you can) all about your own Eald (Elven Home) and the special aspects of it that make it your own enchanting elfin space. *

Elfae Tree Folk— https://www.facebook.com/groups/499002196782965 A place to share anything about the beloved trees that we elfae love so very dear and about life as a tree folk. This group is for you to spread your elven light through the day & the night and the forest. *

The Magical Books of the Silver Elves — https://www.facebook.com/groups/539205916250397 And if you would like to find out more about our 50+ The Silver Elves books on The Elven Way, please do join us! We have discussions about our Silver Elves books as well as about Elven and Otherkin philosophy, elven lifestyle and the Elven Way. If you have read our books and would like to discuss them with us, this is the place to come join in the discussions and ask also questions. And please do come share here in this group your own creative elven works of art, music, writing, crafts, or whatever you do to manifest Elfin in your life in your own way, as well as your thoughts and feelings about living the life Elfin. *

Elven Life and Magic — A group for fae folk of all kinds posting their magic and how they manifest living as an elfae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629491797123886

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Elvish Magical Chat — Posting and chatting all about elves, faeries, pixies, and magic! https://www.facebook.com/groups/307775362744491

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The Faerie Circle — A group for the magical elfae folk. Be ever blest!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025483294180077

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Elf Witches of the Mystic Moon — A place to share your magic and enchantment with other elf witches! https://www.facebook.com/groups/806583242768352

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Faerie Craft —This is a group to share your elven and fae creations, and yes you are welcome to advertise your elfish/faerie crafts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/395403367195312

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I Heart Elven Magic — For those who love Elfin Magic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215672296

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Feasting With the Elves (having fun sharing elven recipes and healthy eating) — https://www.facebook.com/groups/597948240617006

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United Otherkin Alliance —https://www.facebook.com/groups/328253710566869 This is an alliance for Otherkin/ Therians, where elves, faeries, dragons, kitsune, gnomes, hobbits, merkin, pixies, brownies, nymphs, driads, niaids, valkyrie, vampires, devas, fauns, unicorns, animal kin and all manner of Faerie Folk gather and come together! This group is open to anyone who wishes to be part of a congenial group of Otherkin. And its sister private group:
United Otherworld Friends — https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnitedOtherworldFriends

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The Elven Way — This group creates a place for people to learn about the Elven Way and for Elves, Otherkin, and their friends to have a fun gathering place to enjoy each other’s company and share things on the path. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the Elven Way and friends of such. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165938637423212

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Nature & the Unseen Realms with the Elves & otherkin. A spiritual journey — This is a very active elven and otherkin group posting those generally unnoticed realms and wonders of Nature. https://www.facebook.com/groups/196916350335537

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Elfin Faerie Lore — For Faeries and Elfin Folk. This group is for sharing elfin faerie lore, magic and life as Fae. https://www.facebook.com/groups/975038062512421

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Silver Elves Embassy — This is a place of rest and gathering together to relax and share our stories, dreams for the future, and magic of our elfin adventures. We Silver Elves share some of our magical tales and adventures in this group that have lead us to further embrace the Shining Ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206231890276255

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We Adore Elves — This group is just a little hideaway for us to all come share our love for elves and elven and our elfin-faerie creativity as we manifest Elven in our lives. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Elfae

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New Group! 

The Elvish Shine of Danu — The Elvish Shrine of Danu group is a place to explore ancient elven and fae people and our culture of the past, as well as a place to join together for those elven living in the present who feel connected to the spirit of the elfin ancestors, and to share the dream of the elves of the ancient future. From our Silver Elves point of view we are essentially spiritual, energetic and thus magical races. If you have an elfin soulful spirit, then you are related to all those who came from Faerie in the past. We hope all of you will enjoy sharing about our eldars like the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Daoine Sidhe as well as others of our elven ancestors around the world of all cultures that stir our hearts and souls, and awaken our spirits to the realms of Faerie. https://www.facebook.com/groups/740612329835931

Also do look for our other Silver Elves elfae groups on Facebook: Elfae Spirituality Group, Elfae Tree Folk, Elven Oracles Group, and Danu Folk Elves.