The Greatest of the Eldar - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Daniel Telcontar · 06-28-2002, 12:59 PM

If he measured it, by what standards? Do you believe Luthien to be the most beautiful being ever to exist, like many others? Because she is not. Tolkien says that Dior was seen as the most beautiful of all the world's children. But that is only one quote. Does it count? I don't think Tolkien measured the different elves, because how could it be done? I think Tolkien meant that she should be counted among those who had done a great deed, like many others.

06-28-2002, 12:59 PM	#9
Daniel Telcontar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 713	If he measured it, by what standards? Do you believe Luthien to be the most beautiful being ever to exist, like many others? Because she is not. Tolkien says that Dior was seen as the most beautiful of all the world's children. But that is only one quote. Does it count? I don't think Tolkien measured the different elves, because how could it be done? I think Tolkien meant that she should be counted among those who had done a great deed, like many others. __________________ Two beer or not two beer, that is the question; by Shakesbeer