Faithfulness in Middle Earth

[Mungo of Bracegirdle]

If we're going to dicuss the form of Melkor's music, we might also question the second and third themes that Eru calls forth to battle the din. If Melkor's theme was manifested in treachery, what were Eru's themes embodied as?

Interesting question Silver Dragon! I don't know if I have a real clear answer, just speculation. You know how sometimes you get too many thoughts in your head, and you kind of have to sit back and mull it over to clear you mind and come to some new understanding? Perhaps this is what Eru did. While listening to the Music, in fact, the audible embodiment of his own thoughts, he came to this greater understanding. When he percieved Melkor's themes, he simply tried to cover them up with his newly enlightened theme. So maybe his new themes are not so much a diversion from his original themes, but more of an enrichment of them. In physical terms, this would mean that first he created the concept of Arda, then from this concept he developed the idea of Elves and Men. And from that, the ending of the World. This theme correlates with the creation story in the Bible, where God first creates Earth, and then from the Earth he creates humankind. This is no suprise however, as JRRT was a devoute Christian. Again, this is just a speculation, I don't think I have any really clear evidence to back me up. Anyone out there with a real explination?

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