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Aiwendil · 02-17-2013, 10:05 AM

FG-TG-11.5, -12: I think I agree with Gondowe here: such a large chunk of text written in a very different style and in a philological (rather than a narrative) mode does too much damage. Also, beyond the fact that the description of Tuor's meeting with Ulmo is redundant, it also appears to contradict the narrative of that meeting that is given earlier in this chapter. For in the account from 'Tuor', Ulmo does not make any such prophecy concerning Tuor having a son. (And it seems incredible to me that such a prophecy would not be mentioned). So I prefer to leave this as it was before.

02-17-2013, 10:05 AM	#100
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	FG-TG-11.5, -12: I think I agree with Gondowe here: such a large chunk of text written in a very different style and in a philological (rather than a narrative) mode does too much damage. Also, beyond the fact that the description of Tuor's meeting with Ulmo is redundant, it also appears to contradict the narrative of that meeting that is given earlier in this chapter. For in the account from 'Tuor', Ulmo does not make any such prophecy concerning Tuor having a son. (And it seems incredible to me that such a prophecy would not be mentioned). So I prefer to leave this as it was before.