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Girdle of Melian
Lorien
Dec 3 2013, 11:46pm
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My question on Galadriel is more an inquiry on how women is regarded in Tolkien's world, or how may be they are seen by readers. Eowyn, we all know was a warrior, yet but in able for her to have beaten the witch king she had to be a woman. I do not seen Entwives nor Dwarf women (not sure how Tolkien regarded them). It is just when there is quote regarding how Feanor and Galadriel are almost equal; the same does not apply to Galadriel because of the fact that there is no one mention of her actually fighting in battle, although it's been mentioned and suggested several times that participated and led her other elves before she established Lorien. Tolkien mentioned that Feanor and Galadriel were the greatest of the Elves, that she was an exceptional athlete, etc., but for some reason, that only applies to Feanor because he is a "dude." Not sure, kind of sense a double standard here, but I could be wrong, so enlighten with the light of the two trees, please :)
Thanks for the post, Elizabeth.
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Were there any restrictions on Galadriel as an Elf becoming as powerful as a Maiar?
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Girdle of Melian
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Nov 27 2013, 8:12am
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About Gandalf...
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Elizabeth
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Nov 27 2013, 7:03pm
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Regarding this...
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Girdle of Melian
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Dec 1 2013, 12:14pm
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the most powerful being in middle earth
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Maciliel
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Dec 1 2013, 12:53pm
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Confronting the Balrog is not the same as confronting Sauron.
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Elizabeth
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Dec 1 2013, 6:48pm
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Yes...
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dormouse
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Dec 1 2013, 7:46pm
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To Clarify
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Girdle of Melian
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Dec 1 2013, 11:50pm
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yes, that is certainly a .....
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Maciliel
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Dec 2 2013, 1:04am
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GOM
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Girdle of Melian
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Dec 2 2013, 1:57pm
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The trouble I'm having with this discussion...
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Elizabeth
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Dec 2 2013, 8:52pm
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Okay, Forget the Balrog...
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Girdle of Melian
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Dec 3 2013, 11:46pm
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What does "greatness" mean?
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Elizabeth
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Dec 4 2013, 12:35am
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well...to be fair...
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Maciliel
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Dec 4 2013, 4:33am
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the kinslaying
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Elthir
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Dec 4 2013, 12:37pm
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I don't much care for the "rehabilitated" Galadriel.
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Elizabeth
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Dec 4 2013, 6:27pm
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I agree...
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Elthir
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Dec 4 2013, 11:07pm
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Quotes From Tolkien...
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Girdle of Melian
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Dec 5 2013, 1:35pm
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minor point on height
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Elthir
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Dec 4 2013, 1:07pm
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I think it is a question of "kind."
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Ethel Duath
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Nov 28 2013, 6:17pm
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There are no power tables in Middle Earth
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dormouse
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Nov 28 2013, 6:45pm
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