Norse Mythology and J.R.R. Tolkien

In order to fully understand Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series, it is necessary to understand the role that Norse mythology plays in the series. Tolkien was an expert in the mythology of the ancient Scandinavian people. As a result, his Lord of the Rings series is based heavily on Norse mythology. Your mission is to learn about the world of the Norse gods and to perform several tasks associated with Norse mythology in general and the Tolkien books in particular. Follow the tasks below to learn about the fascinating world of Norse mythology and the role it plays in The Lord of the Rings. Click here to read an overview of the world of the ancient Norse.

Task 1: Access this Norse mythology page and visit the links provided for you. Be sure to answer the questions.

Task 2: Click here for instructions on writing your own chapter of The Lord of the Rings.

Task 3: Create your own Norse engraved stone commemorating one heroic character from the series.

Task 4: Write an essay in which you discuss the elements of Norse mythology that Tolkien included in his series.

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