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The story of Andreth and Aegnor is one of the most beautiful and romantic stories for me.I love Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, and Silmarillion. I have read and reread them all many times over since I was 8 years old.
I know, you all love it too. Right? Right. If not, your fucking loss- go watch the fishing channel.
In this thread, what do you perceive as sexual, about sex, or romantical in these works. Explain why.
I have to say, that is an outstanding essay. Thank you for the time, thought, and effort you put into this. You made it fun and readable which I appreciate.The story of Andreth and Aegnor is one of the most beautiful and romantic stories for me.
Of course, the most famous are Beren and Lúthien, and it's indeed a great love story. But they at least got reunited in the end. What I love about Andreth and Aegnor is the fact that this is the only instance where an Elf man (Aegnor) and a Human woman (Andreth) fell in love, with poignant circumstances and results.
They were deeply in love. But their feelings never progressed to an official relationship and they remained unwed and childless, because at this time the war with Morgoth was in full swing. Aegnor was bound by his duty to his people and he feared to see Andreth wither and die eventually.
'Andreth adaneth, the life and love of the Eldar dwells much in memory; and we (if not ye) would rather have a memory that is fair but unfinished than one that goes on to a grievous end. Now he will ever remember thee in the sun of morning, and that last evening by the water of Aeluin in which he saw thy face mirrored with a star caught in thy hair - ever, until the North-wind brings the night of his flame. Yea, and after that, sitting in the House of Mandos in the Halls of Awaiting until the end of Arda.'
The conversation between Finrod and Andreth (Athrabeth finrod ah andreth) is one of the most fascinating reads about the relationship between elves and men, and the metaphysical implications in their differences.
When Aegnor was killed during the siege in Dagor Bragollach, Andreth was a very old woman. It was said that the moment Aegnor got killed, Andreth died in her sleep as well.
'But you are not for Arda. Whither you go may you find light.
Await us there, my brother - and me.'
Some of Tolkien's notes also said that Aegnor refused to leave the Halls of Mandos (even when he'd already paid his dues and it was time for his reincarnation) because he didn't want to go back to a world without Andreth in it (we don't know where the souls of Men go).
Ghaaa! It's heart-wrenching story, and I shed a tear or two every time I read it.
Sorry, @Mrtenant . You've got an essay. lol
I wonder if Eowyn still carries a torch for Aragorn. I mean, she married Faramir, but still, does she send Aragorn nudes from time to time?
There has got to be some sexy insight or twist from all of those books you can come up with.... give it a whirlI guess all that needs to be said has been posted.
New material to watch soon in a series on TV. Not sure if it will match the movies.
I have to worry about how some of you will enjoy the new material.
Dwarf dildos? Really!!
It is a rare movie/tv whatever that resembles well the original book. I don't expect a work in an entirely different medium to match the ideas/visions in my head. They are different. I try to judge it on its own merits... is it a successful work as a stand alone effort? I'm willing to engage in compare/contrast or indicate the places I would have made different choices... but those conversations are of limited interest to me.It barely resembles what was written so I have very low expectations.
Meh, it will be another video artistry that grabs people's attention for awhile. I expect it will be decent enough.I would usually agree with you. I’m the person who often says,”it’s an adaptation, judge it on its own merits.”
I just happen to like this story a lot the way it was written. So with what I seen of the massive changes that were made, I have low expectations that I’ll like it. Hopefully everyone else will be tickled shitless with joy.
I will NOT admit to that...Hope I wasn't the only one who found male elves hot af. There's something about their ears.
I will totally admit to that....Hope I wasn't the only one who found male elves hot af. There's something about their ears.
Says the gal with the dwarf dildo...I will totally admit to that....
Elves and vulcans...
Smart. Lithe. Pointy ears. Sardonic humour.
Do we know that she didn't simply just push out a litter of 14 all at once?Samwise Gamgee married Rosie Cotton after the War of the Ring and together they had 14 children. 14.
Anyone got anything on that?
I wonder if Eowyn still carries a torch for Aragorn. I mean, she married Faramir, but still, does she send Aragorn nudes from time to time? Try to sneak off when there are state functions? She had that look when she looks at him. She totally proved herself worthy, I mean, she could claim she is owed a good dicking down by the king. Maybe she's willing to join Arwen in serving the king? Thoughts?
Except Eowyn and Faramir fell deeply in love when they were recovering from their wounds. Theirs is a true love story, not an arranged marriage.An age old story. Arranged marriage for duty, or love match for booty : )