Tolkien Inspirations

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Re: Tolkien Inspirations

these are not official, but i thought there may be a link:

Mithrandir: during the third century ad there was a Persian religous cult of the savior/messiah &quot;Mithras&quot;

Avars: warlike nomads from the asian steppes of modern day Russia (6th century ad) - very similar to the unwilling elves the avari (elves rumoured to be the ones captured by Melkor and used in the breeding of orcs)

Aragon: kingdom in western Europe during the middle ages that would later unite with Castille, a neighbouring kingdom to form what is now known as Spain (similar to Aragorn)

any thoughts?


He planted himself squarely in front of Faramir, his hands on his hips, and a look on his face as if he was addressing a young hobbit who had offered him what he called 'sauce' when questioned about visits to the orchard.</p>