Population Explosion in Valinor?

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by Galadriel

Yes, but rarely. I take it you don't like Míriel?

I like her alright. Actually. She's ok.

(And I have a tendency to like even those characters that most people condemn *coughturincough*)

Originally Posted by Galadriel

Where did you read that? I know they are depicted as being rather feminine in the movies and in fanart, but I don't think Tolkien ever talked about this.

He did say many times that they are graceful, beautiful, etc., - qualities that are more associated with femininity than masculinity. We know that at least some men had long hair (it is mentioned in The Sil that Fingon braided his). And he said that, with the exception of Cirdan, they do not grow beards.

But this is no indication that they are assexual or bisexual. They are like that because Elves were given the gift of beauty from Iluvatar.

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

They are like that because Elves were given the gift of beauty from Iluvatar.

I believe Tolkien used the term "hawt".

[blantyr]

Originally Posted by Morthoron

I believe Tolkien used the term "hawt".

Excuse me, but is "hawt" a Sindarin word, Quenya or Sylvan?

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Morthoron

I believe Tolkien used the term "hawt".

Originally Posted by blantyr

Excuse me, but is "hawt" a Sindarin word, Quenya or Sylvan?

I believe it was from the Hi Elfz of Roflmaonin.

[Galadriel]

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I like her alright. Actually. She's ok.

(And I have a tendency to like even those characters that most people condemn *coughturincough*)

I dislike the way people blame Míriel for the downfall of the Noldor - as if Finwë and Fëanor had no part to play in that!

He did say many times that they are graceful, beautiful, etc., - qualities that are more associated with femininity than masculinity. We know that at least some men had long hair (it is mentioned in The Sil that Fingon braided his). And he said that, with the exception of Cirdan, they do not grow beards.

Aegnor was said to have spiky hair that stuck out in all directions - or words to that extent. :P Though being graceful and beautiful does not necessarily mean being feminine.

But this is no indication that they are assexual or bisexual. They are like that because Elves were given the gift of beauty from Iluvatar.

Agreed.