Who does Galadriel resemble? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eruanna · 05-08-2005, 01:55 PM

Historically, Galadriel has always reminded me of Boudicca. She was warrior queen of a tribe of Ancient Britons and led a revolt against the Romans. Coincidentally, her daughter was captured, molested and murdered by the Roman invaders. Similarities with Celebrian?

THE Ka · 05-08-2005, 03:01 PM

Oh, wonderful topic if I may say!

Anyways, Galadriel has always reminded me of the meaning of the greek name 'Medusa', which means "sovereign female wisdom", in that Galadriel seemed to depend on herself for the best answer and was willing to help those who needed it. Also, because it seems that even though she is married to Celeborn, she keeps more will power in her control than other similar figures in Middle Earth.

In her more aggresive aspect, Galadriel seems like Macha, one of the three celtic goddesses called the Morrigana. There are many different tales about Macha, but in a summary she was a seer, warrioress, and queen. She also was known as the Tuatha De Danann's battle goddess, and on the other hand was known to bring good fortune and prosperity.

~ Ka

05-08-2005, 01:55 PM	#1
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Historically, Galadriel has always reminded me of Boudicca. She was warrior queen of a tribe of Ancient Britons and led a revolt against the Romans. Coincidentally, her daughter was captured, molested and murdered by the Roman invaders. Similarities with Celebrian? __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

05-08-2005, 03:01 PM	#2
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Oh, wonderful topic if I may say! Anyways, Galadriel has always reminded me of the meaning of the greek name 'Medusa', which means "sovereign female wisdom", in that Galadriel seemed to depend on herself for the best answer and was willing to help those who needed it. Also, because it seems that even though she is married to Celeborn, she keeps more will power in her control than other similar figures in Middle Earth. In her more aggresive aspect, Galadriel seems like Macha, one of the three celtic goddesses called the Morrigana. There are many different tales about Macha, but in a summary she was a seer, warrioress, and queen. She also was known as the Tuatha De Danann's battle goddess, and on the other hand was known to bring good fortune and prosperity. ~ Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?