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  1. YeOldeWolf

    An Eddings Fan

    The problem with writing epic heroic fantasy is that the stories are, by definition, enormous and enormously complex. The Belgarion books take up nine full volumes with many, many characters populating it. How many characters can one person be expected to come up with before tripping over one's...
  2. YeOldeWolf

    need help relating to the Belgariad series

    Nobody's perfect ... least of all me.
  3. YeOldeWolf

    Have you noticed...

    I would love for you to elaborate, Talysia!
  4. YeOldeWolf

    Which Belgariad character are you?

    Many thanks, Talysia!
  5. YeOldeWolf

    need help relating to the Belgariad series

    The object of the assignment is to get you to think about the power of mythology in humans. Having others answer your questions will defeat the purpose of the assignment. Your professor is not only trying to educate you about myths but also how to think and balance and evaluate the variables...
  6. YeOldeWolf

    Have you noticed...

    Actually I remember reading Eddings say somewhere that the "Pol" in Polgara was the female equivalent of "Bel" for males. Not withstanding the fact that her sister was named Beldaran. However, we must remember that Polgara was a sorceress and Beldaran was a normal human. I believe therefore...
  7. YeOldeWolf

    Leigh Eddings passes away

    Rest in Peace Leigh Eddings ...
  8. YeOldeWolf

    Which Belgariad character are you?

    I came out Hettar ... but I must protest. Though I am not a perfect Belgarath I am indeed he in spirit. The test gave me an 80% on Belgarath and that's just fine with me because no man should be exactly like another.
  9. YeOldeWolf

    Why do you keep reading??

    I read the Belgariad, the Malloreon, the Belgarath and Polgara books and the Rivan Codex. I enjoyed reading them all. I do not do plot analysis per se, just if I enjoy a book or do not enjoy it. I take what the author wrote and accept it as his or her work and try with all my might not to judge...
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