Female Dwarves... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

04-29-2002, 10:25 AM

In answer to your question, refer to Appendix A, ROTK, Part III -- Durin's Folk. It contains much information regarding the Dwarves, and also Dwarven women.

In further response, and as a means of explanation or excuse, Tolkien modeled the Dwarves on traditional Norse mythology, in which female Dwarves did not play any significant role in the mythos.

[ April 29, 2002: Message edited by: Raven_Winter ]

04-29-2002, 10:25 AM	#1
Raven_Winter Guest Posts: n/a	In answer to your question, refer to Appendix A, ROTK, Part III -- Durin's Folk. It contains much information regarding the Dwarves, and also Dwarven women. In further response, and as a means of explanation or excuse, Tolkien modeled the Dwarves on traditional Norse mythology, in which female Dwarves did not play any significant role in the mythos. [ April 29, 2002: Message edited by: Raven_Winter ]