History often resembles myth, because they are both ultimately of the same stuff.

“Why was I chosen?''Such questions cannot be answered,' said Gandalf. 'You may b…”

“Then out of the blackness in his mind he thought that he heard Dernhelm speakin…”

“I don't deny it," said Frodo, looking at Sam, who was now grinning. "I don't de…”

“Still that must be expected,' said Gandalf to himself. 'He is not half through …”