In previous installments in my series on Éowyn, I introduced her (click HERE) and provided examples of women from mythology and history that may have inspired Tolkien to create her (click HERE). In this article, I continue discussing women warriors the British author may have also been aware of since they were from his homeland.
Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of women disguised themselves as men and served in the Civil War. I present research, both previously published along with new discoveries, to document the lives and trials of these extraordinary women.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
J.R.R. Tolkien's Warrior Woman: Éowyn - Part 2b - The Basis for Her Character
Monday, February 3, 2020
J.R.R. Tolkien's Warrior Woman: Éowyn - Part 2a - The Basis for Her Character
In my previous installment, I provided an introduction to my series where I will discuss Éowyn — Tolkien's fictional warrior woman in his masterpiece, Lord of the Rings — as she relates to women who served as soldiers in the Civil War. Click [HERE] for part one. Following is the second installment.
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