LOTR vs. Other Fantasy - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

AragornII · 09-11-2005, 05:23 PM

Has anyone read any other books that are similar to LOTR, like they use similar names or ideas? If so, share them.

The series that jumped out at me recently was the Inheritance Trilogy, whose second book, Eldest, just came out a few weeks ago. There are certain similarities between it and LOTR. First, they both involve elves, dwarves, and humans. The elves existed first, then the dwarves were made, then the men came sailing in on shps, just like in LOTR. Second, both villains are a person who was a part of a good organization (Sauron with the Maia, Galbatorix with the Riders) and turned evil. Third, the main character is an orphan raiswd by extended family (Frodo by Bilbo, and Eragon by Garrow). Both main characters find a rare important item (Frodo the Ring, and Eragon, the dragon egg). The main characters are the only ones who can do what needs to be done to defeat evil. Also, both the main characters have sidekicks that are with them the whole time (Frodo has Sam and Eragon Saphira). Those are some of the main similarities.

There are a few smaller similarities too. Both stories involve black cloaked evil creatures (Ringwraith and Ra'zac). I also noticed similarities in names. Morgothal(Morgoth in LOTR) is the name of one of the dwarf gods. Elessari(Elessar in LOTR) is one of Council of Elders in the Varden.

If anyone has any other simalarities in Inheritance or any other books, please share.

09-11-2005, 05:23 PM	#1
AragornII Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concluding negotiations Posts: 103	LOTR vs. Other Fantasy Has anyone read any other books that are similar to LOTR, like they use similar names or ideas? If so, share them. The series that jumped out at me recently was the Inheritance Trilogy, whose second book, Eldest, just came out a few weeks ago. There are certain similarities between it and LOTR. First, they both involve elves, dwarves, and humans. The elves existed first, then the dwarves were made, then the men came sailing in on shps, just like in LOTR. Second, both villains are a person who was a part of a good organization (Sauron with the Maia, Galbatorix with the Riders) and turned evil. Third, the main character is an orphan raiswd by extended family (Frodo by Bilbo, and Eragon by Garrow). Both main characters find a rare important item (Frodo the Ring, and Eragon, the dragon egg). The main characters are the only ones who can do what needs to be done to defeat evil. Also, both the main characters have sidekicks that are with them the whole time (Frodo has Sam and Eragon Saphira). Those are some of the main similarities. There are a few smaller similarities too. Both stories involve black cloaked evil creatures (Ringwraith and Ra'zac). I also noticed similarities in names. Morgothal(Morgoth in LOTR) is the name of one of the dwarf gods. Elessari(Elessar in LOTR) is one of Council of Elders in the Varden. If anyone has any other simalarities in Inheritance or any other books, please share. __________________ From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken; The crownless again shall be king.