ROTK influenced by Mulan? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arwen Melian · 12-21-2003, 04:48 PM

Well I knew all this, I juts wanted to add a thought thats all. And yes it is a coincidence. But I couldn't help but snicker a little when the hobbits were bowed to. <BR>And yes women in many cultures dressed up as men to fight. Eowyn actually reminds me of Freya: she is warrior like, yet beautiful (well in medieval terms anyway). Does anyone else feel Freya may have been an influence? After all Tolkien's works are Norse (and Celtic- can't forget that)influenced.

12-21-2003, 04:48 PM	#8
Arwen Melian Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sometimes Imladris....sometimes Mirkwood...other times ....Lothlorien Posts: 141	Well I knew all this, I juts wanted to add a thought thats all. And yes it is a coincidence. But I couldn't help but snicker a little when the hobbits were bowed to. <BR>And yes women in many cultures dressed up as men to fight. Eowyn actually reminds me of Freya: she is warrior like, yet beautiful (well in medieval terms anyway). Does anyone else feel Freya may have been an influence? After all Tolkien's works are Norse (and Celtic- can't forget that)influenced. __________________ Maiden of Rivendell "Anything to get away from the evil monkey in my bedroom." Fine! I admit it. I am a supporter of Agent Elrond. Now would you please leave me be?