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Questions about the works of Robert Jordan (1948-2007) or his life as a writer.

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What were the inspirations for the Forsaken's names?

Jordan uses many mythological and historical sources for the Forsaken. Some etymologies are more clear than others. I'll go through each of them: Aginor: Aginor was a character in the Iliad who attac …
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How does Mazrim Taim's timeline work out?

Here's what it says in The Wheel of Time Companion: While not a Darkfriend originally, he was always prime material for them, a man far more interested in wealth and power than anything else, will …
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Was Rand al'Thor supposed to be a symbol for Jesus?

From an interview here: Q: How much of Jesus Christ is there in Rand? We have the wounded palms, side wound, crown of swords... How representational of Jesus Christ is Rand? ROBERT JORDAN: Ra …
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Who killed this Forsaken in The Fires of Heaven?

Asmodean's killer is revealed in Towers of Midnight. The glossary entry for Graendal states: "A ruthless killer, she was responsible for the deaths of Aran'gar and Asmodean and for the destructio …
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