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Old 06-11-2002, 11:39 AM   #13
Kuruharan
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I'm going to be a History major in the fall (I going to be a freshman).
Oh, you poor soul! You have my sympathy.

I've been playing that game for three years now. *shudders*

Let me know if you ever find anything useful to do with the degree. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

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The Viking Kings often gave large rings to put on your arm to members of their hird/elite soldiers. Maybe Tolkien was inspired there, since Sauron gives rings to the Nazgûl who becomes his best weapon?
I don't think that it's really the same type of thing, but the Professor was undoubtedly aware of this.

And yes, Middle earth was patterned after the Dark Ages in many respects.
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