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Norse Mythology in Tolkien

Norse Mythology in Tolkien. World Mythology. Gandalf. Name found in The Eddas (Norse myths) Means “wand-elf”. Middle-earth. Direct translation of Midgard , the dwelling of humans. Dwarves. Norse: grew from the maggots in Ymir’s flesh Associated with death Skilled craftsmen

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Norse Mythology in Tolkien

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  1. Norse Mythology in Tolkien World Mythology

  2. Gandalf • Name found in The Eddas (Norse myths) • Means “wand-elf”

  3. Middle-earth • Direct translation of Midgard, the dwelling of humans

  4. Dwarves • Norse: grew from the maggots in Ymir’s flesh • Associated with death • Skilled craftsmen • Smaller than men • LOTR: Short, stocky race • Fierce in battle • Live underground • Metalworkers, smiths, and masons

  5. Elves • Norse myth: semi-divine beings with magical powers • LOTR: noble race • Artistic • Beautiful • Long life spans

  6. Enchanted Rings • Odin's ring, Draupnir, was magical in that every ninth night, eight new rings would appear, with Draupnir to be the ninth to rule them. • In LOTR, there are nine rings of man with the "one ring" to rule them all.

  7. Trees • What role do trees play in Norse mythology? • LOTR : Trees (Ents) are sentient, mobile, vulnerable to evil

  8. Dragons • Norse: Winged, serpentine creature • Underground lair • Guarding treasure • Tolkien: • Intelligent, cunning • Speaks any language • Guards gold treasure

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