tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post5018167544252847521..comments2024-03-11T16:29:13.619-05:00Comments on Lingwë - Musings of a Fish: The new issue of MythloreJason Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05809154870762268253noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-27042245971666139412010-11-02T08:49:46.198-05:002010-11-02T08:49:46.198-05:00I’m curious what similarities you see between Bilb...I’m curious what similarities you see between Bilbo and Loki; this is not a comparison that would normally occur to me. Loki is the trickster, playing pranks and stirring up trouble, and delighting in the commotion among the gods and giants. This is early on the mythic cycle; later, during the end times, Loki becomes a much darker force, fighting against the gods in the final battle. Over the course of his career, he’s responsible for more than a few deaths. So I’m really curious what similarities you’ve found.<br /><br />A comparison between Bilbo, Sigurd, and Beowulf is more straightforward, although you will have to deal with the most obvious differences as well (e.g., Bilbo is not a traditional epic hero). You could probably make a good paper out of this.Jason Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809154870762268253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-15069980806555895832010-11-01T22:33:38.269-05:002010-11-01T22:33:38.269-05:00Thank you so much for saving a student $50, it is ...Thank you so much for saving a student $50, it is much appreciated. In your professional opinion do you think that looking into the similarities between Bilbo, Sigurd and Beowulf is a stronger idea than looking at the similarities between Bilbo and Loki? As I am reading more into both the Old Norse texts and Tolkien I am seeing many similarities in all... ThanksCSUS Studentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-36637859565953618952010-10-28T08:46:50.521-05:002010-10-28T08:46:50.521-05:00No, that’s not what you’re looking for (though if ...No, that’s not what you’re looking for (though if it’s the Scull and Hammond <i>Companion and Guide</i>, it’s certainly worthwhile). No, the collection of letters I’m talking about is much less expensive. You can just follow <a href="http://www.amazon.com/product/dp/0618056998/?tag=linmusofafis-20" rel="nofollow">this link</a> to get it, if you like.Jason Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809154870762268253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-70952595704885422002010-10-27T18:49:09.407-05:002010-10-27T18:49:09.407-05:00Thanks for the input. I have been searching for th...Thanks for the input. I have been searching for the published letters for a little bit today and am not sure if I am finding what you are referring too. Does the book come in 2 volumes and cost around $60? If so then I am on the right track. Thanks againCSUS Studentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-40557592491202497782010-10-27T09:10:19.876-05:002010-10-27T09:10:19.876-05:00Hi, Anon. While I want to be careful not to do you...Hi, Anon. While I want to be careful not to do your research for you, I can make one suggestion which should put you on a profitable path. Get yourself a copy of Tolkien’s published letters (the newer edition with the expanded index by Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull, published in 2000). Then, look up <i>The Hobbit</i> in the index. There you’ll find a subheading on “Sources”, and under that “Icelandic literature”. Follow those references to the letters in question, see what Tolkien had to say, and go from there. Relying on Tolkien’s own statements will help you prove your argument (to the extent that proof is possible).Jason Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809154870762268253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-71641719982282037342010-10-26T21:08:04.313-05:002010-10-26T21:08:04.313-05:00As a Tolkien enthusiast, but barely making novice ...As a Tolkien enthusiast, but barely making novice status at researching him. I am curious if you could help me out... I have been assigned a open ended (for the most part) research paper that must be 12+ pages in length. The paper must be on Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and how it fits with Norse mythology in some aspect. I am having difficulty in making an argument that I can prove one way or another from "The Hobbit" Any insight would be appreciatedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-64149702096254776852010-10-08T14:00:12.103-05:002010-10-08T14:00:12.103-05:00I’d like to do more non-Tolkien research myself, b...I’d like to do more non-Tolkien research myself, but even though I have ideas, I always find myself putting Tolkien at the top of my to-do list. I guess that’s a common experience. But one of these days, I would really like to write up some of my research on other authors. Not just Lewis, but J.K. Rowling, Alan Garner, Lloyd Alexander, Ursula K. Le Guin, et al. One day: just not this particular day. :)Jason Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809154870762268253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-81538292357131513132010-10-08T13:56:19.057-05:002010-10-08T13:56:19.057-05:00I'd LOVE to get more non-Tolkien stuff, but th...I'd LOVE to get more non-Tolkien stuff, but that's the majority of the submissions, even with competition from Tolkien Journal. Here's a non-Inklings topic suggestion: Hope Mirlees, best known for Lud-in-the-Mist. I hear there is some new biographical material on her coming out next year.Janet Brennan Croftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-12226064001489999782010-10-07T15:14:09.741-05:002010-10-07T15:14:09.741-05:00No, I’m sure Pat’s introduction to and transcripti...No, I’m sure Pat’s introduction to and transcription of the Mágol material will include everything he passed along to me for my essay. I would be surprised if it didn’t, but we’ll see. But at least I’ve published a new word in Mágol, not previously known to the public. That and the comments I make about the manuscript itself are a very small taste, but since we don’t know when the Mágol stuff will be published, it will have to suffice. :)Jason Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809154870762268253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-39573653436173955582010-10-07T15:09:47.557-05:002010-10-07T15:09:47.557-05:00By the way Jason, does your essay contain material...By the way Jason, does your essay contain material on Mágol that Patrick won't include in the VT issue?Ardamirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535734219325255452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-82859167151087161212010-10-07T13:00:43.766-05:002010-10-07T13:00:43.766-05:00Oh, yea! I was hoping to see Professor Croft's...Oh, yea! I was hoping to see Professor Croft's Mythcon lecture here in print! And will of course be reading yours too. :)<br /><br />Namarie, God bless, Anne Marie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9050528436539921312.post-74155857484624007332010-10-07T11:52:02.295-05:002010-10-07T11:52:02.295-05:00Sometimes I think there is more scholarly activity...Sometimes I think there is more scholarly activity in the field of C.S. Lewis, so it's nice to see it getting more even. ;)Ardamirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535734219325255452noreply@blogger.com