Image: Nodens Temple influence on Tolkien
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Description: Influence of archaeological and philological work at Nodens' Temple on Tolkien's Middle-earth. An inscription there placed a curse on the one who had stolen a ring. Tolkien investigated the name Nodens, finding a connection with the Celtic god Nuada Airgetlam, meaning "silver-hand". The temple was at a place called "Dwarves' Hill". Tolkien critic Tom Shippey called the work "pivotal" for Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.
Title: Nodens Temple influence on Tolkien
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Author: Ian Alexander
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