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the kernel
I always saw the Akallabęth scenario as the linking myth that unifies the ancient with the latter times. Atlantis, Noah, et al are are touched on. I am no expert, but here is a central theme that can be referenced by many myths that touch on mans arrogance. It seemed to me that before this, humans were just another child of Illuvatar, so to speak. Afterwards, we see the ushering of the dawn of dominance of men.
Reading the earlier discussions made me think about something. I see the what Sauron did with the Fleet as similar to what he indirectly accomplished with the ring to the characters in LOTR. I dont think Ar-Pharazon could turn around the fleet any more than Frodo could turn over the ring to anyone else. This to me is the kernel of Sauron's greatest power.
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