Star of Earendil and the star in FOTR

[Nils]

B> contradicting 'established Silm textual traditions' for unsolidified late revisions.

Why is this so important? The Silm was not published by JRR, it is Chris' book. I should think that the Silmarillion should be considered as just another book in the HoME series.

Assuming point 'B' is to be taken into consideration, then I can see why much of JRR's later work should be ignored. I just don't agree with point 'B'.

The 'Round world from the begining of its creation' idea fails to pass the 'canon' test on both counts.

I don't think so. It only adds to the complexity and beauty of JRR's work. Elves have their myths, Men have their myths and Dwarves have their own myths.

We get a small piece of Dwarven myth with Gimli's song. A moon in existance when Durin first awoke. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

It seems to me that the only major work in bringing the flat and round myths together is how they originate. One myth need not replace the other.

[ August 10, 2003: Message edited by: Nils ]