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Legolas · 01-06-2003, 09:15 AM

Bill, I believe the word 'special' (right before "'sub-creative' powers to CERTAIN OF HIS HIGHEST CREATED BEINGS") might be the key to understanding what Tolkien meant. Only the special 'sub-creative' powers were given to certain of his highest created beings; not that they were the only beings to be given sub-creative powers at all. By 'special,' though, it is not clear which powers he meant.

Edit: added parentheses.

[ January 06, 2003: Message edited by: Legalos ]

01-06-2003, 09:15 AM	#35
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Bill, I believe the word 'special' (right before "'sub-creative' powers to CERTAIN OF HIS HIGHEST CREATED BEINGS") might be the key to understanding what Tolkien meant. Only the special 'sub-creative' powers were given to certain of his highest created beings; not that they were the only beings to be given sub-creative powers at all. By 'special,' though, it is not clear which powers he meant. Edit: added parentheses. [ January 06, 2003: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.