#like calling celegorm 'tyelco' for literally no reason

[lostinmemoria]

There tolkien goes again, calling fëanor the most beautiful boy to have ever lived

And people draw interpretations of him looking wrinkled and stern of face, like, mate... respectfully: WHAT?!

To be noted, tolkien uses the word "fair" as a descriptor for many characters, but this isn't always a reference to appearance, as "fair" can be found throughout the text used majorly as a description for mood and conduct.

But for fëanor in particular, tolkien specifies "fair of face" (QS), and now, here (AAm), saying the most beautiful, too.

I'm sorry, but how am I supposed to not envision what could be the male equivalent of lúthien, as far as beauty? Striking, enrapturing, and all-encompassing; completely—in mind, spirit, and body—in all he is and does.

#filed under: things i'm too scared to post on my other blog #but we needs to rant about fëanor precious #we needs it #i may post this on main sometime in future when i grow the absolute audacity to potentially start a fight #(criticising popular fan interpretations doesn't go well) #but i swear a large majority of the silmarillion 'fandom' hasn't even read the histories #they just follow popular ideas and don't develop their own thoughts #like calling celegorm 'tyelco' for literally no reason #his name is fucking turco you absolute idiots #(aggressively points to the shibboleth) #persona/u