From Ainulindalë to Valhalla : J. R. R. Tolkien's musical mythology and its Eddaic influences.

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dc.contributor.advisorDaro, James
dc.contributor.authorWhobrey, Megan A. M.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGovich, Marilyn
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMacey, J. David
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-26T20:40:54Z
dc.date.available2020-05-26T20:40:54Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractWhen designing his mythology for Middle-earth, J. R. R. Tolkien drew from his extensive knowledge of the numerous established mythologies of the ancient and contemporary world. However, his primary fascination and inspiration came from the tales of Asgard in Old Norse mythological texts such as the prose and poetic Eddas. Tolkien used the poetic style and oral storytelling traditions found with the Eddaic texts in order to ground his world of Middle-earth in ancient traditions to establish depth and historical perspective onto his new creation. The influences of the Eddaic texts come to life in the major facets of existence for the races of Middle-earth from the musical creation story, to the oral traditions, to hierarchy of being and musical aptitude within the races. By looking closely at the specific oral practices and the construction of poetry and the passing of history within the elder and younger Eddas, readers can see the mimicry of such art forms and practices within the pages of Tolkien's use of music in the numerous texts regarding the world of Middle-earth.
dc.identifier.oclc(OCoLC)ocn884513464
dc.identifier.other(AlmaMMSId)9980680285202196
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11244/324791
dc.rightsAll rights reserved by the author, who has granted UCO Chambers Library the non-exclusive right to share this material in its online repositories. Contact UCO Chambers Library's Digital Initiatives Working Group at diwg@uco.edu for the permission policy on the use, reproduction or distribution of this material.
dc.subject.keywordsLord of the Rings
dc.subject.keywordsNorse Mythology
dc.subject.keywordsTolkien
dc.subject.lcshTolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973
dc.subject.lcshMiddle Earth (Imaginary place)
dc.subject.lcshEddas
dc.subject.lcshMythology, Norse
dc.thesis.degreeM.A., English, with a major in 20th and 21st century studies - literature
dc.titleFrom Ainulindalë to Valhalla : J. R. R. Tolkien's musical mythology and its Eddaic influences.
dc.typeAcademic theses
thesis.degree.grantorJackson College of Graduate Studies
uco.groupUCO - Graduate Works and Theses::UCO - Theses

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