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Originally Posted by Bęthberry
Oh of course, absolutely, and by all means.
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Well, the sea would be a meaningless concept to anyone who had no knowledge of it. If someone had never know the sea was asked about it they would simply be confused. Therefore, if we're talking about what the sea means to cultures we can only speak about those who would understand what it is.
I was (& am), also, speaking about Middle-earth, avoiding dragging primary world baggage into the discussion. My references to Christianity were attempts at 'applicability'.