That was Tolkien's literal belief -- that "subcreation" was one of the
reasons for humanity's existence.
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Boudewijn Rempt wrote:
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> I tend to answer that men is created to create - creating is
> the justification for the creation. When I'm making a conlang,
> I'm doing what I've been made for - when I'm making money not.
>
> I admit that this answer tends to get weird looks ;-).