Melian among the maia

[Aganzir]

Originally Posted by Belegorn

Seduction implies an active part one takes on another and has a negative connotation.

For me anything to do with Thingol has a negative connotation. And yes I know, I just couldn't resist the temptation to spread some Thingol hate. I need to stop before I become old and bitter.

Originally Posted by Saurondil

Which makes one wonder what would have happened if the Sons of Feanor had not killed Dior the Fair - his death may have been a far greater disaster than appears on the surface; he may not be as minor as the space he occupies in the Sil might suggest.

I'm afraid I don't quite follow you here - can you explain?

Originally Posted by Saurondil

(IMHO, this pattern of the higher marrying the lower can be seen elsewhere.)

Hey cool! Correct me if this is just an easy stereotype I've accepted without thinking, but I seem to recall it was more typical of men than of women to marry lower in European history. Which makes the fact that with Tolkien it's the other way round... something. I wonder if it's been researched. (Yes, you can tell I finished the first draft of my thesis today.) Anyway sorry, these are late night ramblings.