Gandalf based on Vainamoinen - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

03-19-2004, 07:41 PM

Greetings,

I recently completed my research on the similarities between Gandalf and the wizard Vainamoinen of Kalevala. This was a final research project for my English 102 class, and received a good grade from our teacher, who also happens to teach the ancient literature class.

I have posted the paper temporarily on my school server, but can't guarantee it'll be there for more than a few weeks. I have requested for the paper to be hosted on a more permanent basis here at the Barrow Downs.

http://edison.seattlecentral.org/~sl...lf_origins.doc

Tell me what you think: if you have corrections, stronger sources, or additional support, I plan to update the paper eventually.

Firefoot · 03-19-2004, 09:17 PM

Impressive. I thought it was quite interesting. A good comparison between Gandalf and Väinämöinen. I can't say I have any advice for you; I'm not particularly well-versed in this area of Tolkienology.

I hope they find somewhere for this on the Downs.

Marileangorifurnimaluim · 03-20-2004, 04:23 AM

I recall there's also something called The Tolkien Society and a few other sites of that type to consider, which focus on Tolkien the writer.

I'm wondering where lindil is....

- Maril

03-19-2004, 07:41 PM	#1
NorthSaber Guest Posts: n/a	Gandalf based on Vainamoinen Greetings, I recently completed my research on the similarities between Gandalf and the wizard Vainamoinen of Kalevala. This was a final research project for my English 102 class, and received a good grade from our teacher, who also happens to teach the ancient literature class. I have posted the paper temporarily on my school server, but can't guarantee it'll be there for more than a few weeks. I have requested for the paper to be hosted on a more permanent basis here at the Barrow Downs. http://edison.seattlecentral.org/~sl...lf_origins.doc Tell me what you think: if you have corrections, stronger sources, or additional support, I plan to update the paper eventually.

03-20-2004, 04:23 AM	#3
Marileangorifurnimaluim Eerie Forest Spectre Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buried in scrolls of fanfiction Posts: 798	I recall there's also something called The Tolkien Society and a few other sites of that type to consider, which focus on Tolkien the writer. I'm wondering where lindil is.... - Maril __________________ Deserves death! I daresay he does... And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them?

03-19-2004, 09:17 PM	#2
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Impressive. I thought it was quite interesting. A good comparison between Gandalf and Väinämöinen. I can't say I have any advice for you; I'm not particularly well-versed in this area of Tolkienology. I hope they find somewhere for this on the Downs.