his own mythology - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

King of the North · 11-04-2004, 05:37 PM

Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon history at Oxford. He studied the only scraps of mythology that Britian has. Inspired by Beowulf (which I just read) and other great works, I believe he longed for more of a real, solid mythology for his native country. I also believe that he not only achieved creating this, but surpassed all other fantasy works of his time profoundly. How many of YOU agree with wat i have said.

Nimrodel_9 · 11-04-2004, 05:39 PM

I have not read Beowulf yet, but from what I heard about it, I would definetly agree with you.

elronds_daughter · 11-04-2004, 07:16 PM

I get to read Beowulf for English this year! yay!! yeah. It's only a very much shortened version, though. (looked through the book already..

.. great thing about being homeschooled....) And yes, I agree most definitely.

P.S. need that evil smiley. Oh, well, if the Barrow-Wight decrees it, we shall have it. But he has not decreed it.

Lolidir · 01-09-2005, 01:31 PM

you are correct in saying that he based a lot of things off Beowulf. i have not read it but i greatly anticipate it as i will read it next year. Another big part things is the Kalevala. i dont know if any of you have heard of it, but maybe you have. It is an ancient Finnish folktale that, in Tolkien's time, only one person new. This was also a big mythology that influenced him.

elronds_daughter · 01-09-2005, 05:40 PM

I found the full text of Beowulf online here.

11-04-2004, 05:37 PM	#1
King of the North Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 60	his own mythology Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon history at Oxford. He studied the only scraps of mythology that Britian has. Inspired by Beowulf (which I just read) and other great works, I believe he longed for more of a real, solid mythology for his native country. I also believe that he not only achieved creating this, but surpassed all other fantasy works of his time profoundly. How many of YOU agree with wat i have said. __________________ Ask for everything, recieve nothing

11-04-2004, 05:39 PM	#2
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	I have not read Beowulf yet, but from what I heard about it, I would definetly agree with you. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

11-04-2004, 07:16 PM	#3
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 644	I get to read Beowulf for English this year! yay!! yeah. It's only a very much shortened version, though. (looked through the book already.... great thing about being homeschooled....) And yes, I agree most definitely. P.S. need that evil smiley. Oh, well, if the Barrow-Wight decrees it, we shall have it. But he has not decreed it. __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

01-09-2005, 01:31 PM	#4
Lolidir Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Roaming the plains of Middle Earth Posts: 103	you are correct in saying that he based a lot of things off Beowulf. i have not read it but i greatly anticipate it as i will read it next year. Another big part things is the Kalevala. i dont know if any of you have heard of it, but maybe you have. It is an ancient Finnish folktale that, in Tolkien's time, only one person new. This was also a big mythology that influenced him. __________________ "Its a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to"

01-09-2005, 05:40 PM	#5
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 644	I found the full text of Beowulf online here. __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.