One does not create a Mythology for England by oneself, and the Professor knew and said that.
Given he had to carry the burden single-handedly after all his other friends died, I think he would enjoy seeing modern day bards carrying on the epics.
Finally, a “Mythology for the English” would theoretically belong to The English and their descendants.
EDIT: Also, are there any other of us from Rohlin’s class in Substack who still want to write?
An excellent well written and argued piece. On the political it’s no accident the major threat to European and World peace today are routinely referred to as ‘Ork’s’ by the many. Time is close when the English and Brits more generally are going to need the strength such mythological tales tell us about our country.
An extremely well written and substantiated argument as usual. Simultaneously though, I fear that without some sort of appropriate oversight we may find ourselves with diluted, inappropriate or even perverted supplementations and works. While the original pieces can stand on their own due to the nature of their sweeping and comprehensive ideology and depth, the introduction of half-cocked or alternative themes could detract and degrade from the overall vision that Tolkien (and subsequently finished by his son) expertly realized through his writing. I do agree that there is a whole world and mythology available to continually flesh out and develop but just as we saw with how Amazon’s “Rings of Power” turned out, the potential for bastardized takes and perspectives remains a looming threat to the legacy that is Middle Earth. While I don’t think gatekeeping is the right move I believe that some sort of discernment is necessary. Mythologies need to be guarded and sustained by a certain reverence and while an occasional bad adaptation or addition may not detract from the overall values and lessons embodied within the works we still should still seek to protect the core essence of what makes these stories truly timeless and heroic in their nature. Ultimately, yes, Tolkien’s endeavors towards developing modern mythology should be in the public domain but my selfish hope and desire is that it’s met with the respect it deserves to continue the legacy it set out to imbue; fellowship, sacrifice, taking up the hero’s mantle and standing against and fighting the evils of a fallen world no matter the cost.
One does not create a Mythology for England by oneself, and the Professor knew and said that.
Given he had to carry the burden single-handedly after all his other friends died, I think he would enjoy seeing modern day bards carrying on the epics.
Finally, a “Mythology for the English” would theoretically belong to The English and their descendants.
EDIT: Also, are there any other of us from Rohlin’s class in Substack who still want to write?
An excellent well written and argued piece. On the political it’s no accident the major threat to European and World peace today are routinely referred to as ‘Ork’s’ by the many. Time is close when the English and Brits more generally are going to need the strength such mythological tales tell us about our country.
Well put and you've convinced me. Well done.
An extremely well written and substantiated argument as usual. Simultaneously though, I fear that without some sort of appropriate oversight we may find ourselves with diluted, inappropriate or even perverted supplementations and works. While the original pieces can stand on their own due to the nature of their sweeping and comprehensive ideology and depth, the introduction of half-cocked or alternative themes could detract and degrade from the overall vision that Tolkien (and subsequently finished by his son) expertly realized through his writing. I do agree that there is a whole world and mythology available to continually flesh out and develop but just as we saw with how Amazon’s “Rings of Power” turned out, the potential for bastardized takes and perspectives remains a looming threat to the legacy that is Middle Earth. While I don’t think gatekeeping is the right move I believe that some sort of discernment is necessary. Mythologies need to be guarded and sustained by a certain reverence and while an occasional bad adaptation or addition may not detract from the overall values and lessons embodied within the works we still should still seek to protect the core essence of what makes these stories truly timeless and heroic in their nature. Ultimately, yes, Tolkien’s endeavors towards developing modern mythology should be in the public domain but my selfish hope and desire is that it’s met with the respect it deserves to continue the legacy it set out to imbue; fellowship, sacrifice, taking up the hero’s mantle and standing against and fighting the evils of a fallen world no matter the cost.
This is now on the MINDS platform. all quotes, bottom picture for the cover art.