The neglected race- The Drúedain - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Alfirin · 02-28-2008, 04:21 PM

Neither Tolkien nor Rowling came up with the idea. While I admits that, until I read Rowling I had never heard the word "horcrux" the concept it (and the master ring) embodies (that of an evil being hiding his or her soul in an object outside of thier body so as to become immortal and invicible) is one that should be familiar to anyone who has read a decent amount of folklore. One story that comes to mind in particular would be "The Heartless Giant" (proably becuse of the version done of the story in Jim Henson's "The Storyteller" series.

Eönwë · 02-28-2008, 04:34 PM

I actually meant "Tolkien before Rowling"not "Tolkien first"

02-28-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I actually meant "Tolkien before Rowling"not "Tolkien first" __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place Last edited by Eönwë; 05-30-2008 at 10:32 AM. Reason: just relaised- where's the "s"

02-28-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
Alfirin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 435	Neither Tolkien nor Rowling came up with the idea. While I admits that, until I read Rowling I had never heard the word "horcrux" the concept it (and the master ring) embodies (that of an evil being hiding his or her soul in an object outside of thier body so as to become immortal and invicible) is one that should be familiar to anyone who has read a decent amount of folklore. One story that comes to mind in particular would be "The Heartless Giant" (proably becuse of the version done of the story in Jim Henson's "The Storyteller" series.