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Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-24-2004, 07:57 AM

I'm not sure that Lewis' assertion that myths must be awe-inspiring is true. Awe is such a strong term and can surely mean different things to different people. The Lord of the Rings causes ridicule, not awe, among some people, yet I would argue that it is still myth.

Vice versa, there are stories which I hold in awe which are clearly not myth.

09-24-2004, 07:57 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I'm not sure that Lewis' assertion that myths must be awe-inspiring is true. Awe is such a strong term and can surely mean different things to different people. The Lord of the Rings causes ridicule, not awe, among some people, yet I would argue that it is still myth. Vice versa, there are stories which I hold in awe which are clearly not myth. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond