In the Legend of Zelda, are Hylians Humans, or Knife-ears, Elves?

🧬 Key distinction
Elves (in Tolkien/D&D/etc.)

A separate species from humans

Often immortal or extremely long-lived

Deeply tied to nature or magic

Hylians

A type of human

Lifespans vary by era, but not immortal

Their pointed ears are for hearing the gods, not a biological divergence like elves

So: similar aesthetic, different lore foundation.

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