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Old 11-13-2009, 03:08 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Ancalagon'sFire View Post
What prompted Men to adopt superstition in their lives, a trait not shared by Elves?
Is it because the elves actually *spoke* with the Valar face to face, and even those that didn't could meet with someone that did? Contrast that with men, most of which never spoke with the Valar (sans Tuor), nor knew of anyone living that did, or see any trace of them except hints and shadows.

And where there is an information vacuum, superstition rushes in.

But again, examples may make the discussion more specific.
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