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Amarie of the Vanyar · 05-10-2003, 06:39 AM

I agree with burrahobbit's explanation of the Ainulindalë: the Big Bang (i.e. the creation of Eä, the Universe) takes place when Eru says 'Eä!'.

But that means that before the Big Bang it was impossible for the Ainur to play Music (at least music as we know it), because Time didn't exist: Time, as well the other dimensions of the universe (Eä), is created with the Big Bang ...

[ May 10, 2003: Message edited by: Amarie of the Vanyar ]

05-10-2003, 06:39 AM	#19
Amarie of the Vanyar Wight Join Date: May 2003 Location: Valinor Posts: 215	I agree with burrahobbit's explanation of the Ainulindalë: the Big Bang (i.e. the creation of Eä, the Universe) takes place when Eru says 'Eä!'. But that means that before the Big Bang it was impossible for the Ainur to play Music (at least music as we know it), because Time didn't exist: Time, as well the other dimensions of the universe (Eä), is created with the Big Bang ... [ May 10, 2003: Message edited by: Amarie of the Vanyar ] __________________ But it is said that not until that hour had such cold thoughts ruled Finrod; for indeed she whom he had loved was Amarië of the Vanyar, and she went not with him into exile.