WHAT IS TOLKIENISM/ ARIDIAN TOLKIENISM?
TOLKIENISM
Tolkienism is a spiritual path that is based on the writings of John Ronals Reuel Tolkien. We acknowledge the existence of beings that no longer dwell on this plane, such as elves, dwarvs, hobbits, etc. Tolkien's books are hystory to us. And by learning of hystory before that which is known now, we can find in ourselves strength to face the furure, or to forsee it if we are so gifted. It is the long forgotten strength of our ancestors, whomever they may be, that dwelt in Middle Earth, when Men were noble and had not yet been corrupted.
Many following this path are otherkin, some are humans who have heard the words of the Silent Prophet and known, without doubt that his words were true. All are similar in that they Believe. The Believe in something that exists now only in the farthest depths of our memories. They Believe that there is more than what there appears to be.
ARIDIAN TOLKIENISM
Aridian Tolkienism is Tolkienism with a bit of Stregheria mixed in. Aradia was a fourteenth century prophet who taught in Italy. It is said that she was the daughter of the moon goddess (most comonly known as Diana). One of the many things she phrophesized was the the coming of the Silent Prophet, who many believe is JRR Tolkien. There is really not much difference in the two paths, exept the acknowlegement of Aradia in the one. It does not mean that all Aridian Tolkiensts are Streghe, but it simply means their path has its influences.
Tolkienism, although like anything can be combined with a variety of other paths, is a separate path itself. One does not have to have Chrstian, Pagan or any other specific backround to be a Tolkienist. Although Tolkien was Christian many of his influences came from traditional, pagan and other sources like the Kalevala and folktales. Some may also call Tolkienists those who are eccentric fans of his books. Although this is fine it is not what i discuss in this site. I explore this as a spiritual path and hystory that has been long-forgotten.
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