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LOTR was not inspired by a Greek myth. Tolkien wrote it as mythology for England
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∙ 12y ago
The epic poem that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien was Beowulf. It influenced his creation of languages, mythologies, and themes in his own works, such as "The Lord of the Rings."
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Is 'The Lord of the Rings' based on a true story?
No. It is an epic fantasy story written by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted to film by director Peter Jackson. It is inspired in part by old Norse myths, which also inspired Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Who is the real person that might have inspired the epic?
in the Epic of Gilgamesh , the real person who inspired the epic was Ishtar , the goddess of love and war.
What do you call a long serious poem that tells a story about a hero?
Epic poem.
Is Beowulf an epic?
Beowulf is an epic poem. It is the oldest surviving epic poem in Old English. In order to be considered an epic poem, it has to be lengthy and usually detail heroic people or deeds.
Beowulf is an epic what?
Beowulf is an epic poem. It is the oldest surviving epic poem in Old English. In order to be considered an epic poem, it has to be lengthy and usually detail heroic people or deeds.
What is the name of the place that inspired Tolkien's shires?
The Shire was inspired by rural England. No specific place.
What is the tone of the epic poem Iliad?
EPIC :)
Who wrote Ithaca poem?
Actually Homer wrote the Odyssey. The poem inspired by this epic was written by Constantine P. Cavafy, probably the most well known modern greek poet today. Ithaca is his most famous poem.
Which is the longest poem?
an epic poem is the longest type of poemThe Hindu Epic The Mahabharata is thought to be the longest poem.
What type of poem is the odyessy?
It is called an Epic poem. An epic poem is one that is very long and told like a story
What is a synonym for epic poem?
Majestic piece of literature sry that is not very helpful
What is a long narrative poem called?
Its an epic
