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Iarwain · 04-04-2003, 06:42 PM

Funny that you just gave those definitions without realizing that it was Tolkien himself who originally called the Valar "gods". [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] In fact, I often like to look at the strong similarities between the Valar and the gods of Greek and Norse mythology. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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04-04-2003, 06:42 PM	#2
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Funny that you just gave those definitions without realizing that it was Tolkien himself who originally called the Valar "gods". [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] In fact, I often like to look at the strong similarities between the Valar and the gods of Greek and Norse mythology. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Iarwain P.S. By the way, welcome to the Downs, and I'd like to wish you a happy death and a wonderful posting experience! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ April 04, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] [ April 05, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"