Odola
Well-Known Member
Regarding elves writing using - among others - this writing direction as discussed in the last week's session:
See e.g.:
en.wikipedia.org
en.wikipedia.org
Tolkien must have been familiar with it due to his interest in historical languages.
He must have had fun imagining elves being the origin of this ancient custom.
See e.g.:

Boustrophedon - Wikipedia

Boustrophedon - Wikipedia
Tolkien must have been familiar with it due to his interest in historical languages.
He must have had fun imagining elves being the origin of this ancient custom.
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