Tolkien covering dinosaurs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Keeper of Dol Guldur · 03-13-2002, 03:39 PM

In the Silmarillion, in Valaquenta, it said that the Valar kept creating and watching new creatures arive and leave which made the world right for the children of Illuvatar to habitate. So I figure, he must be talking about dinosaurs, and other prehistoric beasts and things. So maybe Tolkien wrote this in that way so it didn't necessarily denounce the idea of evolution...just not in the children of Illuvatar.

Starbreeze · 03-13-2002, 03:42 PM

I never thought of it that way. Interesting - must read it again... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Orodhromeus · 03-16-2002, 05:55 PM

Europe didn't look like M-E at all 9000 years ago, or anytime in the close geological past. If Tolkien wanted his Arda to be scientifically correct, he'd have placed his fantastic populations on a map of real Europe. So even if you're idea is good, Keeper, maybe he didn't meant it this way. Though quite realist, Tolkien's world is imaginary & mythic. BTW, haven't you noticed how much the contour of Mordor looks like the coastline of Turkey?

03-13-2002, 03:39 PM	#1
Keeper of Dol Guldur Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 315, CNY Boys and girls. Posts: 405	Tolkien covering dinosaurs In the Silmarillion, in Valaquenta, it said that the Valar kept creating and watching new creatures arive and leave which made the world right for the children of Illuvatar to habitate. So I figure, he must be talking about dinosaurs, and other prehistoric beasts and things. So maybe Tolkien wrote this in that way so it didn't necessarily denounce the idea of evolution...just not in the children of Illuvatar. __________________ "I come from yonder...Have you seen Baggins? Baggins has left, he is coming. He is not far away. I wish to find him. If he passes will you tell me? I will come back with gold." - Khamul the Easterling

03-13-2002, 03:42 PM	#2
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	I never thought of it that way. Interesting - must read it again... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

03-16-2002, 05:55 PM	#3
Orodhromeus Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greece Posts: 106	Europe didn't look like M-E at all 9000 years ago, or anytime in the close geological past. If Tolkien wanted his Arda to be scientifically correct, he'd have placed his fantastic populations on a map of real Europe. So even if you're idea is good, Keeper, maybe he didn't meant it this way. Though quite realist, Tolkien's world is imaginary & mythic. BTW, haven't you noticed how much the contour of Mordor looks like the coastline of Turkey?