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Garen LiLorian · 01-22-2003, 10:45 PM

I found out recently that the Tolkien symbol is almost identical to the Chinese character for "East." Is this purely coincidental, or intentional? And, if it also means something in an Arda-language, what?

Thanks for your help [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

01-22-2003, 10:45 PM	#1
Garen LiLorian Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The frigid white wilderness of the Midwest Posts: 235	{=== This symbol I found out recently that the Tolkien symbol is almost identical to the Chinese character for "East." Is this purely coincidental, or intentional? And, if it also means something in an Arda-language, what? Thanks for your help [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ This is my quest, to follow that star; no matter how hopeless, no matter how far. To fight for the right, without question or pause. To be willing to march into Hell for a Heavenly cause! -Man of La Mancha