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Gandalf_theGrey · 06-14-2002, 12:59 AM

Hullo Joy:

Well met. * bows a greeting *

Yes, I've heard Elbereth compared to the Virgin Mary.

I also see similarities between Radagast the Brown and St. Francis of Assisi, hence my deep respect for Radagast. Both wore brown. Both men were drawn towards nature, and nature was drawn towards them ... (Francis seeing the presence of God through creation). Speaking with / taming birds and animals, both were mocked as being mad ... ("Radagast Bird-Tamer"). Both were contemplative and seekers of solitude ... hence, being became the preferred way of fighting the Enemy, rather than doing. Both were non-violent.

Gandalf the Grey

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06-14-2002, 12:59 AM	#2
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Hullo Joy: Well met. * bows a greeting * Yes, I've heard Elbereth compared to the Virgin Mary. I also see similarities between Radagast the Brown and St. Francis of Assisi, hence my deep respect for Radagast. Both wore brown. Both men were drawn towards nature, and nature was drawn towards them ... (Francis seeing the presence of God through creation). Speaking with / taming birds and animals, both were mocked as being mad ... ("Radagast Bird-Tamer"). Both were contemplative and seekers of solitude ... hence, being became the preferred way of fighting the Enemy, rather than doing. Both were non-violent. Gandalf the Grey [ June 14, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]