Tolkien inspires Iranian protesters

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

I came across this today and, immediately thinking of my old haunting ground here on the Downs, felt the need to share it here. The courage and spirit of those who would seek freedom from oppression in Iran is greatly moving and I found it rather uplifting that the writer was able to find inspiration (and, indeed, applicability) in Tolkien's creation.

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/20...ven/print.html

I too have been following this, glad that my own "Persian" cousins are safe in Canada but hoping some hope can come from the horror. It is fascinating that something so usually perceived as so Nordic can be related to other traditions. One of the lectures at last years TS seminar was by an Indian lady who saw connections with some very ancient Hindu mythology.

And it is good to see you back even for a little while...