The "evil" animals of ME - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

zifnab · 03-12-2002, 11:09 AM

Interesting idea, Birdland.

I don't totally agree with you on it though, I don't believe all animals were evil or evil-influenced expect the Eagles. I think 3 important species of animals(Good or Evil) you left out were:

1.Bears - who were pretty much under the control of Beorn and the Beornings.

2.Oliphaunts - Which we know were used for war, and were fierce animals.

3.Swans - The Teleri revered them, and Tuor loved them.

It is also said that deer followed Nessa wherever she would go. I also never heard of a company being attack by a pack of ferocious coneys. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] It would also seem that Radagast was off his rocker to have love for all beasts and animals. Wouldn't they turn on him? Animals are animals be they domastic or not, they are just used to men and elves, and understand them a bit better. Huan was a valuable part in the "Search for the Simarils". It seemed also that hunters would "ask or listen to the animals" for hints as to wear the hunty would be. My point is that there are propably hundreds of different species of animals that are never mentioned in Tolkiens works as being good or helping out.

03-12-2002, 11:09 AM	#2
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	Interesting idea, Birdland. I don't totally agree with you on it though, I don't believe all animals were evil or evil-influenced expect the Eagles. I think 3 important species of animals(Good or Evil) you left out were: 1.Bears - who were pretty much under the control of Beorn and the Beornings. 2.Oliphaunts - Which we know were used for war, and were fierce animals. 3.Swans - The Teleri revered them, and Tuor loved them. It is also said that deer followed Nessa wherever she would go. I also never heard of a company being attack by a pack of ferocious coneys. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] It would also seem that Radagast was off his rocker to have love for all beasts and animals. Wouldn't they turn on him? Animals are animals be they domastic or not, they are just used to men and elves, and understand them a bit better. Huan was a valuable part in the "Search for the Simarils". It seemed also that hunters would "ask or listen to the animals" for hints as to wear the hunty would be. My point is that there are propably hundreds of different species of animals that are never mentioned in Tolkiens works as being good or helping out. __________________ Facebook.