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Raefindel · 10-05-2002, 10:43 PM

I remember recognizing when Tolkien mentioned the constelation Orion, It mentions his belt.

That's a great link Pio, I found the page right away. It's in Fellowship, page 111, when the Hobbits were with Gildor. Tolkien called Orion "Swordsman of the sky, Menelvagor".

[ October 06, 2002: Message edited by: Raefindel ]

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Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	I remember recognizing when Tolkien mentioned the constelation Orion, It mentions his belt. That's a great link Pio, I found the page right away. It's in Fellowship, page 111, when the Hobbits were with Gildor. Tolkien called Orion "Swordsman of the sky, Menelvagor". [ October 06, 2002: Message edited by: Raefindel ] __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1