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Dain · 02-18-2003, 06:47 PM

I don't think you can say that it had nothing to do with this world, as there is no such thing as a complete work of fiction separated from the world from which it is written. There are lots of "real-world" influences in Tolkien's writing. However, I'm not sure the eagle's were inspired by anything but real eagles...

02-18-2003, 06:47 PM	#13
Dain Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Iron Hills Posts: 127	I don't think you can say that it had nothing to do with this world, as there is no such thing as a complete work of fiction separated from the world from which it is written. There are lots of "real-world" influences in Tolkien's writing. However, I'm not sure the eagle's were inspired by anything but real eagles... __________________ Only I have looked through the shadow of the Gate. Beyond the shadow it waits for you still: Durin's Bane.