Hmm, Child, I think I must have missed that quote when I read the rest of the thread. *frowning to self*
I think you're right about the idealized history (and our history too, nothing's ever objective because there is no "disinterested observer"). My next comment is this: I wonder if the elves know that they color their history?
[ April 17, 2003: Message edited by: Sophia the Thunder Mistress ]
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The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!
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