Article Title
Abstract
A close look at Tolkien’s incorporation of traces of shamanism and totemism in his depiction of Gandalf and other characters; yet another indication of how Tolkien created historical depth in his tales by reproducing the way traces of early mythic and religious themes survive in later tales and folklore.
Recommended Citation
Kisor, Yvette
(2010)
"Totemic Reflexes in Tolkien's Middle-earth,"
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 28
:
No.
3
, Article 9.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol28/iss3/9
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