The Lord of the Rings is a "Mythical Prehistory" of Europe
Автор: Truett J. Billups
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The Lord of the Rings (written by J.R.R. Tolkien) is one of the most well-known fantasy books ever written. But did you know that Tolkien intended the events to be a "mythical prehistory" of Europe? In this video, I point out the many places Tolkien talked about that idea.
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3wbYNhO
The Complete History of Middle-earth in 5 Minutes: • The Complete History of Middle-earth in 5 ...
*Note: I mention plate armor existing in Middle-earth, but I misspoke. Plate armor is largely absent.
*Note: I was incorrect to show Anders Stenstrom's article as an example of being wrong. He was arguing about the definition of the word "mythology." He was NOT arguing that Tolkien's legendarium is separate from Earth history.
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