Gandalf based on Vainamoinen

[NorthSaber]

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/~sliukk01/School/Gandalf_origins.doc

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

[Firefoot]

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]

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