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lathspell · 03-12-2003, 03:09 PM

I thought Tolkien disliked the English mythology, except the Arthurian Legend. There indeed are strong links between the two, though I don't really believe the links between Narsil/ Excalibur and Aragorn/ Arthur. Every story/mythology has a great man in it who has a good weapon. In this case it's both swords, but I don't think it specifically meant to be so.

The Avalon part is interesting though, certainly will think that over.

03-12-2003, 03:09 PM	#14
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	I thought Tolkien disliked the English mythology, except the Arthurian Legend. There indeed are strong links between the two, though I don't really believe the links between Narsil/ Excalibur and Aragorn/ Arthur. Every story/mythology has a great man in it who has a good weapon. In this case it's both swords, but I don't think it specifically meant to be so. The Avalon part is interesting though, certainly will think that over. __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'