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Originally Posted by Sparrow
I'm no expert, and I often wonder why Wagner's 'Ring' doesn't seem to be regarded as an influence on Tolkien's work. I only have a scanty knowledge of both works, but there seem to be a lot of parallels.
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I recall quite a few papers in my life on the parallels between LOTR and DRDN. In fact, I vaguely recall that there was a simlarly named character in each. I'll have to re-listen some weekend soon. Also, the Finnish and Norse mythologies that they are both derivatives of are fascinating reading. There is a troll or some other character named Gandalf there...