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Inziladun · 01-07-2002, 04:15 AM

The Silmarillion speaks of the beginning of the Ents, though they are called there the Shepherds of the Trees.
They were created by Ilúvatar (as were all things) in response to the prayer of the Vala Yavanna. She was concerned that the coming Children of Ilúvatar would have no respect for trees or other growing things. The Ents were to protect these things that were otherwise defenseless.

01-07-2002, 04:15 AM	#3
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,038	The Silmarillion speaks of the beginning of the Ents, though they are called there the Shepherds of the Trees. They were created by Ilúvatar (as were all things) in response to the prayer of the Vala Yavanna. She was concerned that the coming Children of Ilúvatar would have no respect for trees or other growing things. The Ents were to protect these things that were otherwise defenseless. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.