Just how many Elves? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mhoram · 03-17-2002, 06:42 AM

Yes, the only story we have about the first elves tells that there were 144, 72 male, 72 female. Whether this story is canon or not is debated, but it's the only thing we have to go on. Micheal Martinez wrote a nice article on the subject that can be found here: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/tolkien/54681

Not even he will tell you that his figures are sure to be right, but it's a pretty good estimate I think.

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03-17-2002, 06:42 AM	#3
Mhoram Dead and Loving It Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The land of fast cars and loud guitars. Posts: 361	Yes, the only story we have about the first elves tells that there were 144, 72 male, 72 female. Whether this story is canon or not is debated, but it's the only thing we have to go on. Micheal Martinez wrote a nice article on the subject that can be found here: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/tolkien/54681 Not even he will tell you that his figures are sure to be right, but it's a pretty good estimate I think.