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How was JRR Tolkein influenced by Norse mythology?
In JRR Tolkien's Lord Of the Rings there many references to Norse mythology. First of all many of the species in Lord Of The Rings are Norse in origin. Dwarves, Elves, Trolls, all of which are from Norse Mythology. Some places in Lord of the rings are named after places in Norse mythology. For example Mirkwood is mentioned in a poem in the Poetic Edda. It is spelled Myrkwood in the Poetic Edda. It is among the Heroic poems. I could tell you the exact poem and stanza, but I could not find find my copy of the Poetic Edda. My apologizes for lack of detail.
Where did JRR Tolkien find the name Gandalf?
He probably read the Norse Mythology because Gandalf was a Dwarf's name in the Norse Mythology. There are many other names J.R.R. Tolkien took for his story like Elrond; Saruman; Mordor; Iluvatar; Aragorn and many more.
What is a well known Dragon?
Smaug - from The Hobbit by JRR Toilken. Puff - from Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter Paul and Mary The Midgard Serpent - from Norse mythology. Leviathan - from Christian mythology Fafnir - from the Wagner Ring Cycle Hydra - from Greek mythology. The dragon killed by Saint George
What does JRR in JRR talkien books stand for?
John Ronald Reuel. His family usually used his second name, Ronald.
Who is JRR Tolkein?
JRR Tolkien is a renowned author known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He also wrote the Children of Hurin and The Simmilarion.
When was jrr tolken born?
January 3, 1892.
What were some hobbies JRR Tolkien had?
His main hobby was probably the creation of Middle Earth and its languages and it occupied most of the time not taken by his work as a University lecturer and his family. Beyond his writing his main hobby was probably painting and drawing, Some editions of "The Hobbit" use his illustrations and more of his drawings are published in a book called "JRR Tolkien Artist and Illustrator" ed,Hammond and Scull. He played Rugby Football at school.
What did jrr Tolkien teach?
J.R.R. Tolkien taught medieval Germanic languages and literature -- specific lecture topics included Old English, Beowulf, Middle English, Chaucer, Old Norse, the Eddas, Gothic and the Legends of the Goths, etc.
Is JRR tolkein a man?
Yes!! J.R.R tolkien is a MAN!!
What is the novel written by jrr tolken and published by his son?
The Silmarillion
What relationships do his views have to traditional Inca values?
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When did jrr tolkin die?
Jrr died on 2 September 1973John Ronald Reuel Tolkien { jrr }, CBE (3 January 1892 - 2 September 1973)was an English writer, poet, phillogist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.
