Mythology
Quite a bit of Tolkien's stories were influenced by mythology from around the world. Below you can find information on the tales that did (or the ones that I believe) played a role in The Lord of the Rings. There is also a "dictionary" of sorts based around the role of symbolism in the story, arranged alphabetically.
Anglo-Saxon Literature
About Anglo-Saxon Literature
Crist
Norse Mythology
Symbolism
