Why wasn't Radgast part of the Council of Elrond? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Scott · 03-17-2003, 11:12 PM

Interesting thought, Lindil. While reading your post the idea came across to me on the purpose of Radagast in the mythology.
Was Radagast a comment on those peace lovers of the time who shunned all war and battle. I know that Tolkien abhorred war and what it stood for, but he did nevertheless fight in the Battle of the Sommes himself showing that he did believe in standing up for what he believed in.
I'm not inferring, or even sure how I perceive his view on Radagast not being in on the battle. I can see it both as being a praise and a lecture towards the stance.
Sorry if I strayed too far from the topic.

03-17-2003, 11:12 PM	#1
Scott Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ohio/Grey Havens Posts: 183	Interesting thought, Lindil. While reading your post the idea came across to me on the purpose of Radagast in the mythology. Was Radagast a comment on those peace lovers of the time who shunned all war and battle. I know that Tolkien abhorred war and what it stood for, but he did nevertheless fight in the Battle of the Sommes himself showing that he did believe in standing up for what he believed in. I'm not inferring, or even sure how I perceive his view on Radagast not being in on the battle. I can see it both as being a praise and a lecture towards the stance. Sorry if I strayed too far from the topic. __________________ Those who the Gods would destroy, They first make mad. ~Those Crazy Greeks