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Forum: The Books 09-04-2003, 08:37 AM
Replies: 47
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Sting I think that the key to understand Arwen's...

I think that the key to understand Arwen's behaviour after Aragorn's death is in the quote provided by X Phial from the story of Beren and Luthien. It has been said of Arwen that she was very similar...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 09-04-2003, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,017
Sting In fact, the word 'Grima' exists in Spanish. It...

In fact, the word 'Grima' exists in Spanish. It probably comes from gothic *grimms which meant horrible.

Grima means loathing, disgust, aversion, annoyance. And is mostly used in the sentence...
Forum: The Books 09-03-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,137
Sting The marriage between Elros and his wife was the...

The marriage between Elros and his wife was the same kind of marriage than the one of Aragorn and Arwen, only that in the case of Elros he was the half-elven and his wife was a woman. I don't...
Forum: The Books 09-03-2003, 03:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,137
Sting I have also remebered a marriage between a...

I have also remebered a marriage between a half-elven man and a woman: Elros and his wife smilies/smile.gif
Forum: The Books 09-02-2003, 08:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,524
Sting I agree with you in that in the Third Age, Elves...

I agree with you in that in the Third Age, Elves can be seen as blockers of technology or change, but they were not always like that.

Mainly during the First Age, but also during the Second Age,...
Forum: The Books 09-02-2003, 04:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,137
Sting I agree with Gwaihir, it is not a question of...

I agree with Gwaihir, it is not a question of elven men wanting or not to give up immortality. It is only Iluvatar who can change the destiny of His Children. In the case of Aegnor and Andreth, he...
Forum: The Books 09-02-2003, 04:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,583
Sting I like to think that what Finrod 'guessed' in the...

I like to think that what Finrod 'guessed' in the Athrabeth is what would happen to elves in Arda Remade:
Forum: The Books 08-30-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,130
Sting With regards to the what happens to Men after...

With regards to the what happens to Men after death, Aragorn says to Arwen:



Although he doesn't explains in detail what awaits them after death, there is the promise of something; something...
Forum: The Books 08-30-2003, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,717
Sting Phantomcredits, in my opinion the main difference...

Phantomcredits, in my opinion the main difference between the movie and the book is the way in which Isildur took the Ring:
Forum: The Books 08-30-2003, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,717
Sting I have always thought that Sauron went into the...

I have always thought that Sauron went into the Void after the destruction of the Ring; at least that is how I understand Gandalf's words to the Witch King:



(Bold is mine).
Forum: The Books 08-28-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,965
Sting Aredhel wrote: In this case I think...

Aredhel wrote:



In this case I think that the Valar (acting according to the will of Eru) must have been able to keep him alive when Aman was separated from our universe.
And they must have...
Forum: The Books 08-27-2003, 03:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,965
Sting Lush: Yes, that is what I suggested....

Lush:



Yes, that is what I suggested. But Aman can also be a four-dimensional 'universe' (it doesn't need to be converted into a seven-dimensional universe).
Let's consider that our universe...
Forum: The Books 08-27-2003, 02:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,965
Sting Lord of Angmar, you are right in that relativity,...

Lord of Angmar, you are right in that relativity, as formulated by Einstein, is a classical theory and therefore directly conflicts with quantum mechanics.

Since then, physicists are working in...
Forum: The Books 08-27-2003, 05:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,965
Sting As Voronwe has previously said, Physics considers...

As Voronwe has previously said, Physics considers two kinds of parallel universes, and I think that in this thread both kinds are being mixed up.

The first kind comes from pure quantum mechanics...
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 08-26-2003, 04:17 AM
Replies: 29
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Sting Yes, HCIsland, I thought the same about Eärendil,...

Yes, HCIsland, I thought the same about Eärendil, and his re-opening of the 'Gates of Aman' smilies/smile.gif

There is also a parallel in that Tolkien uses the word Hope (Estel) to refer to both...
Forum: The Books 08-26-2003, 03:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,496
Sting Yesterday I was reading a Rudyard Kipling's book,...

Yesterday I was reading a Rudyard Kipling's book, the Just So Stories, and I found this picture in it:

http://www.ibmh.msk.su/vivovoco/VV/E_LESSON/KIPLING.HTM

If you look at the right down...
Forum: The Books 08-23-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,524
Sting I think that this is possible if you consider the...

I think that this is possible if you consider the Elven ships as 'Art' and not as 'Industry'.
Take the art of painting as an example. For me is feasible that Michelangelo could have considered that...
Forum: The Books 08-22-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,079
Sting I think that your theory is quite realistic, and...

I think that your theory is quite realistic, and that maybe it could be esaily proven by looking at the virtues rather than the sins.

In my opinion, and I agree in this with most of you, the Seven...
Forum: The Books 08-22-2003, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,410
Sting It seems that dwarves mounted ponies, instead of...

It seems that dwarves mounted ponies, instead of horses, probably due to their size. The length of your legs is very important when riding a horse smilies/wink.gif
Forum: The Books 08-22-2003, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,410
Sting Cathelm asked: I think that...

Cathelm asked:



I think that Shadowfax, for some genetic reason, has inherited the same qualities Felaróf had, and that were not evident on his ancestors (although they were mearas as well)....
Forum: The Books 08-20-2003, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,079
Sting Yes, Finrod, Saruman is also a good example of...

Yes, Finrod, Saruman is also a good example of envy. smilies/wink.gif I didn't want to say that it was impossible to find examples of the sin/vitue couples. Probably, most of you will find them...
Forum: The Books 08-20-2003, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,410
Sting Moreover, the father of all the mearas in Rohan...

Moreover, the father of all the mearas in Rohan was Felaróf, Eorl's horse, of which it is said that:



Given the ability of Felaróf to understand language, and its long life-span, it is clear...
Forum: The Books 08-20-2003, 08:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,079
Sting Very interesting thread, Squatter ! ...

Very interesting thread, Squatter ! smilies/smile.gif

As you have suggested, it would be a good idea to try to find examples of the Seven Contrary virtues in Tolkien stories. Humility vs....
Forum: The Books 08-19-2003, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,410
Sting About the origin of the mearas it is said:

About the origin of the mearas it is said:
Forum: The Books 08-19-2003, 08:26 AM
Replies: 110
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Sting What Goldberry and her mother are is a mistery...

What Goldberry and her mother are is a mistery (as Tom is), but she is the River-woman daughter. smilies/wink.gif
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