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Elrian · 04-10-2002, 05:45 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But where does it say that by MEN it means males? It could very well mean humans, because all humans are often refered to as "men" or "mankind" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>In the Silmarillion it states: "Men proved easier to ensnare. Those who used the Nine Rings became mighty in their day, kings, sorcerers, and warriors of old." Kings, sorcerers, and warriors are male in gender not female.

04-10-2002, 05:45 PM	#1
Elrian Eldar Spirit of Truth Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Land of the FREE, Home of the BRAVE Posts: 794	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But where does it say that by MEN it means males? It could very well mean humans, because all humans are often refered to as "men" or "mankind" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>In the Silmarillion it states: "Men proved easier to ensnare. Those who used the Nine Rings became mighty in their day, kings, sorcerers, and warriors of old." Kings, sorcerers, and warriors are male in gender not female. __________________ ~Call me a relic, call me what you will. Say I'm old fashioned , say I'm over the hill. That old whine ain't got no soul. I'll stick to Old Toby and a Hobbit hole.~