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- Title
Orpheus and the Harrowing of Hell in the Tale of Beren and Lúthien.
- Authors
COSTABILE, GIOVANNI CARMINE
- Abstract
The article focuses on the parallels between Tolkien's tale of Beren and Lúthien and the classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, highlighting the misconception that Tolkien's happy ending for the story was an original invention. It explores the influence of medieval retellings of the Orpheus myth, such as "Sir Orfeo," on Tolkien's narrative, ultimately suggesting connections between the themes of Tolkien's story and Christian symbolism, particularly the motif of the Harrowing of Hell.
- Subjects
BEREN &; Luthien (Book); ORPHEUS &; Eurydice (Tale); CHRISTIANITY &; other religions; MEDIEVAL literature; CLASSICAL mythology; CATHOLIC Church; 20TH century (Literary period)
- Publication
Mythlore, 2024, Vol 42, Issue 2, p61
- ISSN
0146-9339
- Publication type
Literary Criticism