The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Parallels with Christianity, and their effect on his work

Meneltarmacil · 08-15-2003, 10:57 PM

Thought I'd add my two-cents' worth.

Morgoth was originally the most powerful Valar, but he rebelled against the will of Eru and wanted to usurp his place, so he was cast out with the help of Tulkas.

Satan was originally the most powerful angel, but he rebelled against the will of God and wanted to usurp his place, so he was cast out with the help of the archangel Michael.

Anybody see a parallel here?

[ August 16, 2003: Message edited by: Meneltarmacil ]

08-15-2003, 10:57 PM	#3
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,287	Thought I'd add my two-cents' worth. Morgoth was originally the most powerful Valar, but he rebelled against the will of Eru and wanted to usurp his place, so he was cast out with the help of Tulkas. Satan was originally the most powerful angel, but he rebelled against the will of God and wanted to usurp his place, so he was cast out with the help of the archangel Michael. Anybody see a parallel here? [ August 16, 2003: Message edited by: Meneltarmacil ] __________________ I ♣ baby seals.