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***Mithadan*** · 06-06-2002, 03:23 PM

I think that precisely who slew the Nazgul shouldn't affect your painting Lostgariel.

I attach significance to Eowyn's blade shattering because the Barrow blades did not break but rather smoked and melted away. In other words, the Barrow blade survived and penetrated the Nazgul due to its spells while Eowyn's blade broke into pieces as if it struck against something too strong for it to slice. Also, look at Tolkien's description of the passing of the Barrow blade and how its "maker" would have been pleased at its fate.

I agree, btw, that the Nazgul was "still there" when Eowyn's blade struck. I don't necessarily agree that Eowyn's blade had any effect.

[ June 06, 2002: Message edited by: Mithadan ]

06-06-2002, 03:23 PM	#32
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,397	I think that precisely who slew the Nazgul shouldn't affect your painting Lostgariel. I attach significance to Eowyn's blade shattering because the Barrow blades did not break but rather smoked and melted away. In other words, the Barrow blade survived and penetrated the Nazgul due to its spells while Eowyn's blade broke into pieces as if it struck against something too strong for it to slice. Also, look at Tolkien's description of the passing of the Barrow blade and how its "maker" would have been pleased at its fate. I agree, btw, that the Nazgul was "still there" when Eowyn's blade struck. I don't necessarily agree that Eowyn's blade had any effect. [ June 06, 2002: Message edited by: Mithadan ] __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.