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Voralphion · 06-03-2003, 08:34 PM

Others have mentioned it, but LOtR does not contain magic or things of the occult. The magic refered to is not magic but something that is not understood by the narrator. This is shown in the part where Galadriel is talking to Sam at her mirror. Even the Valar aren't magic, but just have abilities that lesser races do not.
Actually there is some mention of the occult and witchcraft in LOTR and that is that there are some sorcerers. These socerers are always evil, so to me it is Tolkien rejecting the occult and saying that it is evil.
I particularly found the part where he says Catholics are not Christians quite funny.

[ June 03, 2003: Message edited by: Voralphion ]

06-03-2003, 08:34 PM	#20
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	Others have mentioned it, but LOtR does not contain magic or things of the occult. The magic refered to is not magic but something that is not understood by the narrator. This is shown in the part where Galadriel is talking to Sam at her mirror. Even the Valar aren't magic, but just have abilities that lesser races do not. Actually there is some mention of the occult and witchcraft in LOTR and that is that there are some sorcerers. These socerers are always evil, so to me it is Tolkien rejecting the occult and saying that it is evil. I particularly found the part where he says Catholics are not Christians quite funny. [ June 03, 2003: Message edited by: Voralphion ] __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield