How do elves re-embody? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aiwendil · 06-02-2002, 12:56 PM

No, at least not according to JRRT's latest writings. In the earlier versions, Elves were indeed reborn in their descendants, but Tolkien later decided that this was inconsistent with the metaphysics of Arda. He thus decided that Elves are instead reincarnated by the Valar, who are capable of constructing a new body for them, identical to the former one.

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06-02-2002, 12:56 PM	#12
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	No, at least not according to JRRT's latest writings. In the earlier versions, Elves were indeed reborn in their descendants, but Tolkien later decided that this was inconsistent with the metaphysics of Arda. He thus decided that Elves are instead reincarnated by the Valar, who are capable of constructing a new body for them, identical to the former one.