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Forum: The Books
09-02-2003, 09:20 PM
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Views: 6,474
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I believe Tolkien decided to go with the...I believe Tolkien decided to go with the 'recreated' theory as opposed to the 'reborn' theory. I don't see Finarfin ruling over his literal father bascially raised from the dead. |
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Forum: The Books
09-01-2003, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,934
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There were also 3 Elven Fathers. I wonder if...There were also 3 Elven Fathers. I wonder if there is any connection. |
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Forum: The Books
08-31-2003, 07:41 PM
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Forum: The Books
08-25-2003, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,134
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According to Letters, by the end of the Third...According to Letters, by the end of the Third Age, Sauron had come to believe he was Morgoth. |
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Forum: The Books
08-10-2003, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,370
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I guess I wasn't doing a very good job. ...I guess I wasn't doing a very good job. smilies/tongue.gif |
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Forum: The Books
08-10-2003, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,370
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Why is this so important? The Silm was not...Why is this so important? The Silm was not published by JRR, it is Chris' book. I should think that the Silmarillion should be considered as just another book in the HoME series. Assuming point... |
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Forum: The Books
08-10-2003, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: The Books
08-09-2003, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,370
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As far as the later concepts go, Tolkien was...As far as the later concepts go, Tolkien was working on two Myths. One myth was the incorrect myth (flat earth which includes the Silmarillion's version of the Sun and Moon) and the round earth myth... |
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Forum: The Books
08-08-2003, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,370
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From Myths Transformed, section I
I was...From Myths Transformed, section I I was refering to Tolkien's later thoughts on creation. |
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Forum: The Books
08-07-2003, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,370
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Should Tolkien's statement about all star, the...Should Tolkien's statement about all star, the Earth, Sun and Moon being created by Eru at the beginning be taken into consideration when dealing with the star of Earendil? |
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Forum: The Books
08-07-2003, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 13,085
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This is exactly why I don't believe Feanor could...This is exactly why I don't believe Feanor could ever be rehoused. He still harboured malice against others. |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2003, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,761
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Yes, it can be found in the History of...Yes, it can be found in the History of Middle-earth series. It is in The Peoples of Middle-earth. |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2003, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 30,407
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In the case of the Orcs, Melkor's influence was...In the case of the Orcs, Melkor's influence was very great. It was so great that if Orcs did have fear, that a 'good' orc has never been recorded. [ August 06, 2003: Message edited by: Nils ] |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2003, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 30,407
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This is what led me to believe that you thought...This is what led me to believe that you thought that those who chose to do evil things were going to be some how punished. Why is there the need to claim a justification (or defense) for doing... |
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Forum: The Books
08-05-2003, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 30,407
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Polka-dot,
It seems to me that you believe...Polka-dot, It seems to me that you believe there is some sort of punishment involved here. As far as I know, there is no punishment that Eru passes upon those who follow the evil path. Evil... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,728
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I was talking about both the Noldor and Teleri. ...I was talking about both the Noldor and Teleri. All of the Teleri in Middle-earth are Moriquendi. The only group of Elves to return to Middle-earth after making it to the Blessed Lands are the... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 03:40 PM
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Since both Sindar and Avari are Moriquendi, I'd...Since both Sindar and Avari are Moriquendi, I'd say they were Moriquendi. As far as I know, the only way Mirkwood could contain Calaquendi would be if some of the Noldor came with the Sindar. |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,728
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They are the same race. The Eldar and Avari...They are the same race. The Eldar and Avari could and did live together and most probably intermarried. Not all who went on the Great Journey made it to the Blessed Land and some that did came... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,728
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I don't think they conflict at all. You have...I don't think they conflict at all. You have more than one kind of Elf living in the Mirkwood. The Sindar were more advanced, so even though there were fewer of them, they were the ones who became... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,728
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I found this in The Peoples of Middle-earth, The...I found this in The Peoples of Middle-earth, The Appendix of Languages, pg 79 According to this, most of the Elves in Mirkwood (Greenwood the Great) were Avari (Eastern Elves). |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-04-2003, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,705
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Avari were Elves. When the Valar called the...Avari were Elves. When the Valar called the Elves to the Blessed lands, many of the Elves were afraid of the them. They had bad dealings with Melkor and were afraid. Orome was able to convince... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 30,407
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I must disagree. An incarnate being has both a...I must disagree. An incarnate being has both a fea (soul) and hroa(body). According to Tolkien, the hroa does have an effect upon the fea, as I quoted a couple of times earlier in this thread. ... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
08-04-2003, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,364
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Unfinished Tales is the place to find the most...Unfinished Tales is the place to find the most information on the Istari. You can find it in paper back for less than 10 bucks. Heck, you might even find it in your local library for free! |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,206
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From Of The Rings Of Power And The Third Age:
...From Of The Rings Of Power And The Third Age: Men proved easier to ensnare. Those who used the Nine Rings became mighty in their day, kings, sorcerers, and warriors of old. They obtained glory... |
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Forum: The Books
08-04-2003, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 30,407
Posted By
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Gwaihir,
I have supported my case with...Gwaihir, I have supported my case with quotes from you, which you have not retracted. Yes, I believe this is well past the point of agreeing to disagree. Keneldil the Polka-dot, Is light... |
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