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Orofaniel · 06-24-2003, 05:39 PM

Tolkien was inspired by Celtic myths and Scandinavian legends and stuff. The long poem Kalevala from Finland is the basic inspiration for Quenya.

I've also read that World War 2 inspired him and that he wrote The Silmarilion during the war.

There was also something about him and his wife, that was an inspiration for the love story about Beren and Luthien.

I read some of this in his bio, and something I've just heard so I don't know if it's true. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

06-24-2003, 05:39 PM	#14
Orofaniel Mighty Mouse of Mordor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lands of the North, where no man can reach.... Posts: 823	Tolkien was inspired by Celtic myths and Scandinavian legends and stuff. The long poem Kalevala from Finland is the basic inspiration for Quenya. I've also read that World War 2 inspired him and that he wrote The Silmarilion during the war. There was also something about him and his wife, that was an inspiration for the love story about Beren and Luthien. I read some of this in his bio, and something I've just heard so I don't know if it's true. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ I lost my old sig...somehow....screams and shouts ..............What is this?- Now isn't this fun? >_< .....and yes, the jumping mouse is my new avatar. ^_^