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Hookbill the Goomba · 08-24-2006, 07:15 AM

I think that 'stole' is a very strong word to use here. Doubtless he had some inspiration from The Bible, but I don't think that he 'stole' anything. The examples you gave there, for example:

Balrogs = Satan
I don't think so. Demonic, may be. But the Balrog was a figure of shadow and flame, not necessarily the hornéd beast seen in the films.

Saruman/Grima =Judas
Again, not necessarily. Treachery has been a theme throughout literature and especially in Greek tragedy and all that. Not every traitor is a Judas necessarily.

Gandalf the White resurrection
Possibly. The theme of sacrifice and reward is quite strong in Gandalf's return. I think its more of a plot thing, with Gandalf's mission not being complete.

Elrond - Jesus
Personally, I can't see the similarity. Could you be a little more specific on this?

08-24-2006, 07:15 AM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I think that 'stole' is a very strong word to use here. Doubtless he had some inspiration from The Bible, but I don't think that he 'stole' anything. The examples you gave there, for example: Balrogs = Satan I don't think so. Demonic, may be. But the Balrog was a figure of shadow and flame, not necessarily the hornéd beast seen in the films. Saruman/Grima =Judas Again, not necessarily. Treachery has been a theme throughout literature and especially in Greek tragedy and all that. Not every traitor is a Judas necessarily. Gandalf the White resurrection Possibly. The theme of sacrifice and reward is quite strong in Gandalf's return. I think its more of a plot thing, with Gandalf's mission not being complete. Elrond - Jesus Personally, I can't see the similarity. Could you be a little more specific on this? __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...