Mesopotamia and the Trilogy - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iargwath · 11-15-2002, 05:50 AM

It has come to my attention that many ideas and names from LotR and other books link closely with Mesopotamia. The statues of Aragonath that are literally the "royal stones", link closely to the two winged bulls that mark a Mesopotamian Kings realm. The same as the statues of Aragonath marking the Gates of Gondor.
Another example is that of the helmet worn by the Noldor? (not too sure which race it is). But it does contain wings on the sides of the helmet. Wings on armour and helmets in Mesopotamia symbolise royal blood and hope in battle. I thought this was an original connection and i dont know if it can be backed up with more evidence.
But if u guys know any more connections with the trilogy and Mesopotamia could u please post them here. I have more that i will post later. Also your thoughts on the connections would be great.
Thanks guys [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

11-15-2002, 05:50 AM	#1
Iargwath Wight Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 236	Mesopotamia and the Trilogy It has come to my attention that many ideas and names from LotR and other books link closely with Mesopotamia. The statues of Aragonath that are literally the "royal stones", link closely to the two winged bulls that mark a Mesopotamian Kings realm. The same as the statues of Aragonath marking the Gates of Gondor. Another example is that of the helmet worn by the Noldor? (not too sure which race it is). But it does contain wings on the sides of the helmet. Wings on armour and helmets in Mesopotamia symbolise royal blood and hope in battle. I thought this was an original connection and i dont know if it can be backed up with more evidence. But if u guys know any more connections with the trilogy and Mesopotamia could u please post them here. I have more that i will post later. Also your thoughts on the connections would be great. Thanks guys [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry'-Psalm 40 My M-e Forum