Posted by P.C. on April 21, 2003 at 13:47:10:
In Reply to: Goethe Institute/ Wagner Ring Cycle site posted by js on April 19, 2003 at 20:09:02:
Tolkein's influences have been variously traced back to the Kalevela, the Finnish national epic, and the Elder Edda, the major source work in Nourse mythology. His handling of the myths and characters have many influences and sources, but his work is still original in its themes and methodology.