The Role of Women in The Lord of the Rings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 09-10-2004, 04:22 AM

Then there is of course the mysterious figure of Elbereth. I always found it interesting, even when I first read LotR as a child, that the only 'deity' figure in the book was female.

And (particularly for the benefit of those that object to Arwen's presence at the Ford in the film

) book Frodo calls on two females at this supremely dangerous moment - Luthien and Elbereth.

09-10-2004, 04:22 AM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Then there is of course the mysterious figure of Elbereth. I always found it interesting, even when I first read LotR as a child, that the only 'deity' figure in the book was female. And (particularly for the benefit of those that object to Arwen's presence at the Ford in the film ) book Frodo calls on two females at this supremely dangerous moment - Luthien and Elbereth.