Which Myths and Stories influenced LotR? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iargwath · 01-31-2003, 10:43 PM

The Kalevala has had some inspiration in Tolkiens works. Especially in The Silmarillion.
Tolkien studied the sagas in The Kalevala in his lifetime. And some of the tales in The Silmarillion resemble those in The Kalevala. For example, the story of Turin Turumbar.
Heres a Sample of Tales in the Kalevala.

01-31-2003, 10:43 PM	#5
Iargwath Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236	The Kalevala has had some inspiration in Tolkiens works. Especially in The Silmarillion. Tolkien studied the sagas in The Kalevala in his lifetime. And some of the tales in The Silmarillion resemble those in The Kalevala. For example, the story of Turin Turumbar. Heres a Sample of Tales in the Kalevala. __________________ 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry'-Psalm 40 My M-e Forum