Mythology of Middle Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The X Phial · 05-11-2003, 11:55 AM

Mythologies do much more than explain phenomena, they serve as a gateway into a culture. What do people value? How are disputes handled? What are the duties of men, women, children? All of this is evident in a mythology.

Also important are aspects of language development in mythology. This was Tolkien's main focus. Culture, myth, and language are all inextricably tied. Tolkien knew this, as a philologist. It's why the forms of Elvish seem so vital...they have a history.

05-11-2003, 11:55 AM	#12
The X Phial Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Out there with the truth. Come find me. Posts: 317	Mythologies do much more than explain phenomena, they serve as a gateway into a culture. What do people value? How are disputes handled? What are the duties of men, women, children? All of this is evident in a mythology. Also important are aspects of language development in mythology. This was Tolkien's main focus. Culture, myth, and language are all inextricably tied. Tolkien knew this, as a philologist. It's why the forms of Elvish seem so vital...they have a history. __________________ But then there was a star danced, and under that was I born.