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Old 03-19-2004, 07:41 PM   #1
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Gandalf based on Vainamoinen

Greetings,

I recently completed my research on the similarities between Gandalf and the wizard Vainamoinen of Kalevala. This was a final research project for my English 102 class, and received a good grade from our teacher, who also happens to teach the ancient literature class.

I have posted the paper temporarily on my school server, but can't guarantee it'll be there for more than a few weeks. I have requested for the paper to be hosted on a more permanent basis here at the Barrow Downs.

http://edison.seattlecentral.org/~sl...lf_origins.doc

Tell me what you think: if you have corrections, stronger sources, or additional support, I plan to update the paper eventually.
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Old 03-19-2004, 09:17 PM   #2
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Impressive. I thought it was quite interesting. A good comparison between Gandalf and Väinämöinen. I can't say I have any advice for you; I'm not particularly well-versed in this area of Tolkienology.

I hope they find somewhere for this on the Downs.
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Old 03-20-2004, 04:23 AM   #3
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I recall there's also something called The Tolkien Society and a few other sites of that type to consider, which focus on Tolkien the writer.

I'm wondering where lindil is....

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