LOTR, a fairytale? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ashton · 02-09-2004, 11:44 PM

I think that LotR is both a myth and a fairy tale. It is a myth because it is more of a story and it had more detail in it than a normal fairy tale. It also has a lot of poetry and songs in it that you would never find in a fairy tale.

I think it is also a fairy tale for a few reasons. It has a lot of fairy tale creatures in it, such as dragons, elves and dwarves. Also myths contain things based on fact. I don't think that anything in the LotR could happen in real life. Of course I could be wrong about my definitions of myhts and Fairy Tales. (Cringing at sudden hateful glances thrown in my direction)

02-09-2004, 11:44 PM	#4
Ashton Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Middle Earth (Where else would I be?) Posts: 33	I think that LotR is both a myth and a fairy tale. It is a myth because it is more of a story and it had more detail in it than a normal fairy tale. It also has a lot of poetry and songs in it that you would never find in a fairy tale. I think it is also a fairy tale for a few reasons. It has a lot of fairy tale creatures in it, such as dragons, elves and dwarves. Also myths contain things based on fact. I don't think that anything in the LotR could happen in real life. Of course I could be wrong about my definitions of myhts and Fairy Tales. (Cringing at sudden hateful glances thrown in my direction) __________________ Eat, Drink and be Merry......or Pippin.