So, maybe this is an obvious statement, but since reading Lord of the Rings I've noticed how many other stories seem heavily influenced by it. But then, it could easily be said LOTR is heavily influenced by other tales - Nordic mythology, of course, but also Greek and Roman. Perhaps all stories are influenced by all other stories, and this is our collective mythology - a notion nicely detailed by various Joseph Campbell works.
Three examples from Star Wars: Emperor = Sauron; Death Star = The Ring; Storm Troopers = Orcs.
I can defend these examples verbosely if you doubt me!
Bonus question: Who is this? 10 Nerd points if you get it correct.
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i like the construction: Also too:
It's a great connector.
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