Tolkien - A Hymn to Elbereth

J.R.R. Tolkien reading A hymn to Elbereth in Sindarin

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[Itscaj]

It seems Tolkien was inspired by Welsh and Finnish when writing these languages.

[LeLass95]

@BonIverGson Oh yes it is. Tolkien was very interested in Finnish language AND folklore, and even learned to read some in the original language.

[gwyndolynelizabeth]

@BonIverGson actually, Tolkien was inspired by the Finnish language when writing the Tengwar language. he was intrigued by the way the language flowed. Sindarin is more closely related to Quenya, so it's roots are tied more in welsh and other languages more than finnish. This is what I've learned from several biographies on Tolkien's creation of his languages, anyway :)

[Itscaj]

@peacecanhappen27 This is very true, I think the chronology suggests that Sindarin is heavily influenced by Quenya, much like the language development in our own universe.

[BonIverGson]

@Itscaj Where did you get finnish from? Not even close, bro.

[pinklavigne231]

Cut a little short, but fantastic! I was in a huge LOTR obsession in seventh grade and memorized this hymn! Thanks for posting!!!

[maaneblomme]

@TheObiwanfan Carin! Bain lam. Bain gwaith... xD Understood what I said? :D

[TheObiwanfan]

I am learning Sindarin Elvish. =) Are you guys?

[peacecanhappen27]

@Itscaj, I'm aware of that, however they are still related the same way Latin and French are related.

[Itscaj]

@peacecanhappen27 Quenya is the language of the High Elves, a dead language in The Lord of The Rings. Sindarin is the language of the elves from Loth Lorien.