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Old 06-18-2002, 01:23 PM   #1
lindil
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With all due respect to Mithadan, the religous and indeed Orthodox [ which I am] Christian implications only increased the value the essay has for me and of course my ever deepening respect for the Prof.

To me Osanwe Kenta , the Akallabeth and the Athrabeth are the height of JRRT's written contemplations.He crosses the boarder from myth into spiritual perception and communication. The implications of Osanwe for us are revealed for us as bombadil layed the treasure of the barrow upon the hill, free for all folk.

and indeed seeing the O-K and Athrabeth included in 'the Silmarillion ' is one of the motivating factors for a new canon of the Silmarillion. However small the circulation!

[ June 18, 2002: Message edited by: lindil ]

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