connections form Tolkiens life to LOTR. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Helkasir · 11-27-2002, 12:58 PM

I just read the official biography by Carten Humphrey, and noticed some stuff...

For one, Tolkien hated flying, said that was "Immoral" or something to that degree. Could that be why the Eagles only come in the direst of situations?

When Tolkien was three years old, he was bit by a Tarantula while living in South Africa, and would have died had the nurse not been there to suck the venom from the bite. That the reason for the huge spiders inhabiting ME?

Some of this just made think. Thought I'd share it with you all...

11-27-2002, 12:58 PM	#1
Helkasir Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Iron Hills Posts: 89	connections form Tolkiens life to LOTR. I just read the official biography by Carten Humphrey, and noticed some stuff... For one, Tolkien hated flying, said that was "Immoral" or something to that degree. Could that be why the Eagles only come in the direst of situations? When Tolkien was three years old, he was bit by a Tarantula while living in South Africa, and would have died had the nurse not been there to suck the venom from the bite. That the reason for the huge spiders inhabiting ME? Some of this just made think. Thought I'd share it with you all... __________________ "Onen i-Estal Edain, u-chebin estel anim."