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Novlamothien · 07-23-2004, 06:04 AM

one of my friends, who knew a lot of Greek and Roman mythology, had trouble understanding that the Valar were not like the Greek and Roman gods, that there were not Valar of love, and war and the moon, etc. She thought that-for example-Varda was the "goddess" of the stars, Yavanna was the 'goddess' of the earth...
You get the point. I spent forever trying to explain that this was not the case, and I don't think she got it.
Well, at least I got to discuss the Sil a little.

If anyone can think of a good answer to this question, their input would be appreciated. I have only read the Sil once, and I might have missed something.

Namarie

07-23-2004, 06:04 AM	#16
Novlamothien Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: A white, wintry wonderland-in the South!! Posts: 75	one of my friends, who knew a lot of Greek and Roman mythology, had trouble understanding that the Valar were not like the Greek and Roman gods, that there were not Valar of love, and war and the moon, etc. She thought that-for example-Varda was the "goddess" of the stars, Yavanna was the 'goddess' of the earth... You get the point. I spent forever trying to explain that this was not the case, and I don't think she got it. Well, at least I got to discuss the Sil a little. If anyone can think of a good answer to this question, their input would be appreciated. I have only read the Sil once, and I might have missed something. Namarie __________________ "He said if I had the cheek to make verses about Earendil in the house of Elrond that was my affair." ~Bilbo~