Just a few final thoughts about the Sun and the Moon.
First, there were lamps, and they were destroyed; then, there were
trees, and they too were destroyed; finally, there are the Sun and
Moon.
1) What special qualities of these new lamps make them able to
withstand the destruction that came to the others? Can they be
considered "better" in a way?
2) It seems that each creation of a light source is somewhat inferior
than its predecessors. Is this merely an expression of nostalgia and
regret of later generations looking back to a perceived "golden era"?
Or does it represent a true downward trend in creation -- moving from
more perfect to a flawed form? Is this how elves see history? Is this
how Tolkien sees history?
3) What of the notion of progress and improvement from one generation
to the next? If the view of a slow downward spiral is accurate, what
can be expected for the future? What of hope?
And with that, friends, we leave the heavens and turn to terrestrial
matters. On to Chapter 12 tomorrow.
Luinaelin
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Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
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