Der Ring des Nibelungen

[lindahoyland]

I've loved the Ring Cycle since I was 14. That was why I first explored Tolkien as I knew his work was based on the same myths.

When I was 15 or 16 we were allowed to create a project of our own choosing in school needlework class and I chose to create this. I'm not good at sewing or embroidery so am surprised I ever managed the project! I'd no idea where it was and was pleased to find it again today after having a clear-out.

My stories "Shadow and Thought", "Web of Treason" and "A Time to Reap" are heavily influenced by Wagner's operas too. He was an unpleasant man but his characters have a Shakespearian depth and the music describes emotions like no other.



The black suns represent the curse on the ring.

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[lookfar.livejournal.com]

Funny you should mention this on American Father's Day, because my dad was a big fan of the Ring Cycle. I'm sorry to say that he would try to amuse us on car rides by telling us this long, LONG, and to us utterly boring story. But the music is great.