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***Mithadan*** · 02-08-2001, 07:56 AM

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Tolkien undoubtedly did "realize" his work was colored by his religious beliefs. However, his tales, including the creation myth from Ainulindale are heavily influenced by northern mythology and JRRT has denied any direct intent to allegorize or draw from biblical sources, though he concedes a degree of "moral" or "ethical" similarity. His desire, often stated, was to spin a good yarn. He was a writer who was Christian, not a Christian writer.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

02-08-2001, 07:56 AM	#14
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,397	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 580</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: where Tolkien undoubtedly did "realize" his work was colored by his religious beliefs. However, his tales, including the creation myth from Ainulindale are heavily influenced by northern mythology and JRRT has denied any direct intent to allegorize or draw from biblical sources, though he concedes a degree of "moral" or "ethical" similarity. His desire, often stated, was to spin a good yarn. He was a writer who was Christian, not a Christian writer. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.