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Arwen Imladris · 04-20-2002, 08:15 PM

Many authors, including Shakespere use(d) words and names from mythology, especially greek mythologie. Did you know that in Norse mythology, Gimli means “paradise.”? It is quite likly that Tolkien used a lot of mythologie in his books.

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'Orc' is really old english for demon

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04-20-2002, 08:15 PM	#5
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	Many authors, including Shakespere use(d) words and names from mythology, especially greek mythologie. Did you know that in Norse mythology, Gimli means “paradise.”? It is quite likly that Tolkien used a lot of mythologie in his books. Quote: 'Orc' is really old english for demon [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

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