It was a concept largely inspired (once again) from Norse mythology, where Ragnorak (the final battle) was said to happen and seal the ending of the world, (all dead warriors waited in the halls of Valhalla, for the time when they unite with their gods to fight the giants etc)... ie the halls of waiting, and the concept that all would unite in the final battle of the world (Ainur, Elves, Men and all the Free Folk), that would purge it of all evil, but result in its destruction. I am not religious, and therefore know not how this is akin to Armageddon, but these religions shared a common root, so when likened to one, the other may be relevant. I wish to buy HoME, but the many volumes and high prices have in the past deterred me, I hope it is worth it?
Regards to all!
Osse
<font size=1 color=339966>[ 10:36 PM February 06, 2004: Message edited by: Osse ]
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