Light Elves

Light Elves-

Light Elves

For today's post I am going to continue my Journey of the Elves~ And for today we are going
to into the Norse paganism of the Light Elves which I've have discovered were very beautiful and were considered to be 'Guardian Angels' if you will. When I first went on my journey of research of the Light Elves, it was a bit difficult to find any info about these beautiful Elves that were quote called 'Gaurdian Angels'. But then again I don't give-up easy, and I did find a little info for all of you after a day of searching... In my quest of finding information on these beautiful Light Elves one thing was certain of all the place that they have Norse Paganism background and the Old Norse Mythology within their history too. This seems to be the case for their cousin kin the Dark Elves too. I found that the Light elves were said to be like minor gods of all the other Elfin kins - they were of nature and fertility and could help or hinder the humans at the time before time with their great knowledge and strong magick powers too. These Light Elves were often inspirited by their own magical music and instruments. And of their Arts too. It was said that the two different Elves in the very beginning were the Dark Elves and the Light Elves.  The Dark Elves were the most swarthy so they would live on the earth and the Light Elves were the most Godly so they would dwell in the heavens as gods. and were fairer than the sun. Now I have done many different races of the Elves and of all the different races of the the Elves you must remember these tales were written centuries ago. So the tales have been told over and over again so at some point the tales have been changed at some point I am sure of it. Over the almost 2years that I have been blogging about the Elves, Dragons, Faeries, Nymphs,

Light Elves Male 

Greek Gods/Goddess and much more I have seem different versions of the tales and this one to them. When I did the Dark Elves they had their version too of the race. So with that said ...
Of all the Elves the Light Elves in my opinion are quite rare and if they are still here in the 21th century they are well hidden. What I do know is this, they are quite beautiful with their very light skin almost glowing,however there is always the exception. These Elves are quite tall and have very long hair. It is said that they come from an realm that is just below the heavens and above the earth.  Besides the very light glowing skin, they also have a Scandinavian look with their blonde hair and blue eyes[ There is the exception to the rule.. Some of the light Elves have the brown hair and light brown eyes, but their skins is still the light as they origins realm they all came from]. These Elves are generally slim, with sharp, delicate features and pointed ears. Their home is quite magnificent palace, which no of their landspirits. Which would make since to why they were called the light elves being godly. This is also the Norwegians beliefs as well. And They look much like the Scandinvian Elves as well. As I had said in the beginning of this post, the light elves are a rare race and

Three Light Female Elves In the Palace in the
Realm between heaven and Earth

other kin has seen. I also discovered that the Norse Folklore & Scandinavian people have a  strong belief that the Light Elves actually came from an Realm between heaven and Earth called

very spiritual kin of all the Efin races.. I hope you Enjoyed this Group of Light Elves. Your Wendy 

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Light Elves
Elves are creatures of the light, and as such, ethereal beings that for the most part are good creatures. Being immortal, elves have a completely different worldview than humans. Everything is seen with the long view and they might well put off performing a task for a hundred or even a thousand years if it’s inconvenient at the moment.
Fancifully, elves are said to dine on honey and dew, although realistically they eat the same foods as humans. Many forest elves are vegetarians, as living so harmoniously with wild animals makes them less eager to be predators.
The bulk of the elves live in Alfheim, ruled over by the God Frey, brother of Freya. Of course, the Lady Freya is always welcome in Alfheim, and is a particular favorite amongst the elves. Naturally, some elves have chosen to live in the other realms, even Midgard with humans. However, the vast majority of elves are found in Alfheim.
There are a wide variety of elves. So-called “high elves” often stand 6 feet tall and are slender and elegant. They live in beautifully wrought cities and are both cultured and refined. Outsiders consider them cold and arrogant, but that may be due to their almost supernatural calm. These elves are incredibly beautiful, and almost entirely magical. They can perform extraordinary feats with their spells, but rarely interact with outsiders and so most of what is known of them is rumor.
Sylvans or “wood elves” live in forests. You won’t see one unless the elf wishes to be seen because they have the ability to blend into their surroundings so well that they are virtually invisible. Smaller than their cousins, these elves often dress in garments made from wood bark or leaves, and wear intricate patterns of living flowers. Sylvans can speak directly to animals and understand them, and some are said to be able to communicate with plants as well. Of all the elves, they are the most attuned with nature, and most of their magic is directed to the natural world.
Sprites, pixies, and will-o’-the-wisp’s are all variants of elves. These smaller beings can occasionally be glimpsed, but rarely are they seen up close. Still, their small magics can be quite powerful although they spend much of their time frolicking and playing rather than engaging in the more serious pursuits of the high elves.
In all their forms, elves are beautiful. In fact, many a mortal has fallen in love with an elf, although such unions rarely succeed because of the difference in lifespans. Still, elves are incredibly lovely and desirable.
On certain nights, especially under full moons, elves can be found dancing in the woods. Joining such a “fairy ring” is tempting almost beyond the power of a person to resist, but there are some dangers involved. It is said that dancing in a fairy ring can cause one to go mad, to age prematurely, to be pulled out of time, or to be stolen away by the elves. The music is virtually irresistible, and the beautiful beings are a remarkable lure. The Goddess Freya has been known to join in the dance, and the elves particularly celebrate her presence.
Despite or perhaps because of their incredibly long lifespans, elves reproduce rarely. Because of this, elven maidens will occasionally steal away human children to raise as their own. While the children are well treated, many stories are told of mothers risking much to retrieve their infants from the elves.
- See more at: http://norsemyths.net/elves-in-norse-mythology/light-elves/#sthash.A7yM4aR3.dpuf

YUKI ONNA THE SNOW WOMAN

YUKI ONNA-THE SNOW WOMAN-

Good afternoon, my dears. I hope that you all are having a lovely afternoon. For today
My dear friends, followers, supporters and reads. I am going to bring you into the world of the very well known Japanese Yuki Onna - The Snow Woman. The Yuki Onna beside being known as the Snow Woman is also sometimes unknown as Yokai. It would seem that there is no single story about the Yuki Onna. She is actually from a dread Snow Vampire of the mountains to a loving bride and mother. She has played many roles over the thousands of centuries. One that is most popular is an ephemeral as a windblown mist or snow, which is impossible to hold on to anything if you happen to be in that snowstorm.
So you all might wonder What Yuki Onna Mean?
Well, I will try to explain as best as I can. It would seem that the only thing that is easy about the Snow Woman is to say her name Yuki Onna. It is as straightforward as her icy companion, the Taurara Onna - The Icicle Woman. Yet the more I get into explaining it, it really isn't that easy unless you know the language of Japanese. 
As far as the Yuki Onna in the native language in Japanese - She uses the 
Kanji- 雪[yuki-snow]+女[onna-woman] which means Snow Woman.
Anywhere there are Ice & Snow in Japan, which there is alot come the winter time, you will find many legends of the Yuki Onna. Often these Yuki Onna are called many different names in some regional variations. Here are a few that I found, that I hope 
That you all will find interesting my dears...
1- 雪乳母-Yuki Onba -Snow Nursing Mothe-
2-雪娘 – Yuki Musume - Snow Daughter
3-雪女子 – Yuki Onago - Snow Young Woman
4-雪女郎 – Yuki Joro - Snow Hooker
5-雪姉 – Yuki Anesa -Snow Older Sister
6-雪女房 – Yuki Nyobo - Snow Wife
I found that in the legend of the Snow Woman - Yuki Onna there are many variations 
That can be used in this legend. In almost all ancient tales of the Yuki Onna there is a 
Female snow monster. 
I bet you're all, a bit curious '
What a Yuki Onna might look Like?'

Well, since she has many names, over the many centuries. Also, she is known 
As the Icicle Women, the Snow Women & Snow Vampire too! The thing about these 
 Snow-Ghost-Woman, they all have the ability to change their appearance at will. 
What I mean by this is, she can resemble a classic Yurei - with snow-white skin and a white kimono. The Kimono is usually described as very thin. Much like the summer Kimono's that the women ware in the spring & summer. The thing is, these summer Kimono's are far too light for the freezing winter weather that they have in Japan. Many of the tales & legends of the Snow Women in these thin summer kimono's are so pale that they can be translucent, which usually exposes their very white skin underneath. Sometimes it may even show everything underneath. However, the biggest variations in the Ghost-Snow-Women appearance is their age & their hair too. In most tales of these Yuki Onna - is a preternaturally beautiful young woman, with dark black hair that offsets the whiteness of her skins and thin kimono. However, in her first known appearance- 

In Sogi Shokoku Monogatari-
宗祇諸国物語- Sogi's Tales of Many Lands - she is described-as having white hair that matches the rest of her bone white appearance. There are other tales of the Yuki Onna that further, 
Confuse, her with the Yurel. She is said to leave no footprints when she treads along the depths of the snowy hills. This can lead to another type of tales like that of the footless Yuki Onna. This is what you call mimicking the footless Yurel. hummm.
How the next Question is' When & Where do Yuki Onna Appear?
Not surprisingly, most Yuki Onna tales come from Tohoku, which is a place in Japan in the north that freezes/frozen every winter. These Snow Ghost come mostly from Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi & Yamagata. Also Nagano & Nigata too. However, they are not restricted to just those areas of the north of the frozen areas. Yuki Onna appears as far south as Ehime, Tottori, Fukui, Gifu, Nara & Toyama prefectures. There are few prefectures in Japan without at least on a tale about the ghost of Yuki Onna - for the exception of Okinawa and maybe Hokkaido. 

Yuki Onna from Sogi Shokoku
Monogatari-The First Yuki Onna

Also, when they appear there seem to be different tales in Japanese culture. In the Aomori & Iwate, the Yuki Onna may appear during the Koshogatsu- 小正月. Means 'Little New Years'. Koshogatsu, takes place on January 15th & was the traditional end of the New Year's festivities. Then the Yuki Onna arrives on News Years Day and leaves on the 1st of Feburary. It would seem that the link between these two dates [January 15th- Feburary 1st] has quite a bit to do with the tale of Yuki Onna. These dates and the Yuki Onna are obscure in Japan on these dates for centuries. Some have said in ancient times the Yuki Onna was worshiped as a Toshigami-歳神, a special deity that appeared on specific days and brought either good or bad Forture for the coming new year. There are even some that think that Yuki Onna may be a servant to
The Mountain God-山神-playing the role of Miko/of the
Shrine Maiden that brings blessings of fertility and good harvest. Others have said that the Yuki Onna will appear only during the first full moon- only full moons with the new fallen Snow. It is said in Japan that mothers are warned not to let their children out to play on these such nights no matter how much they ask. Many of children and teens have disappeared on these special nights of the Yuki Onna so it would be best to listen to these warnings. Still yet many have disappeared within the blizzards never to be seen again.
Although it is said she is thought to be an ancient legend. However, its, said that a writer  In the Muromachi period 1333-1573 had written about this legend. It happened to the Monk Sogi who wrote of his travels in Echigo, when he said that his encounter with a Yuki Onna.
'This is his story- Sogi writes that he went out of his house one snowy morning and he saw

a beautiful and very unusual woman standing in his frozen garden. As he looked at her, she seemed enormous,  which was very curious to the monk. As he looked carefully not to disturb the Ghost creature, he figures she was almost 10 feet tall or higher, with skin that was whiter than any human being. As he looks, she seems very young and beautiful, her hair was stark white and hung loosely about her shoulder almost to the back of her knees. Her kimono was white to the point of being translucent and was made of some magical gossamer fabric that clung to her body. Sogi attempted to speak to her, but she vanished into the snow. The monk Sogi told the vision later to a friend that was native to the region. After telling of his experience of his friend, he was told that she was the Spirit of Snow-雪の精霊-yuki no seirel who normally appeared during heavy .Snowfalls It was rare for her to appear on the cusp of spring.

Well, I hope that you find this 

New legend from Japan interesting 

I did myself

It would seem that when looking for images

There are more of the Yuki Onna with the 

Black hair than the White hair, which is

Interesting, Enway, I hope you like...

Love you all

Your freind always

WENDY 

Russian Folklore

Russian Folklore / Fairies-
I thought I would do a post on the beauty folklore Art of Russia. I found them to be very delightful.
Folklorists of today consider the 1920's Russia the golden age of folklore art. The struggling new government
which had to focus its efforts on establishing a new administrative system and building up the county' economy, could not be bothered with attempting to control literature, so studies of folklore thrived in those times. There were two primary trends of folklore study during the decade during the golden age of Russia as the put it.. The formalist and the Finnish. Formalism focused on the artistic form of ancient byliny and faerie tales, specifically their use of distinctive structures and poetic devices.
The Finnish was concerned with the connections amongst its relation with legends of various Eastern
European regions. Finnish would collected comparable tales from multiple locales and analyzed their
similarities and differences to make the tales for an epic type of path.
It seemed that apart from their amazing artist abilities, the Russian artist had a strong
base of traditional legends and fairy Tales in their Folklore and Folk Art. They
would show a great deal of community, oriented characters, which exemplified the model Soviet citizen.
I also found that their Folklore showed a great deal conflicts based on the struggles of
labor but in a oriented lifestyle which was odd but beautiful. The characters were Gorky yet highly
expresses in their faces and their actions, optimism,and courage too. Which I found to be enlightening  being that it is a Communism Country. It made me feel that they feel that there is hope, positivity in their futures and even change at some point..

One of my Favorite faerie tales which I didn't know was an Russian tale till I did this post was the Baba Yaga
I would read this tale to my son when he was very young and he loved it. it wasn't scary as I remembered and he was between 7 and 11 years old. Anyway I hope you look the story up, It really is a great little story.. I hope your Enjoy the images too that I am going to Include too.
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