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Thingol1000

01-08-2003 03:03 PM

twelve squared

144 original elves of the "unbegotten".
Is there some mythological relevence in some culture Tolkein derived this from?

ie. A ring is a powerful symbol of ancient Norse culture.

Galorme

01-08-2003 03:23 PM

Its the last number you get when you learn your times tables [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

obloquy

01-08-2003 05:00 PM

It's significant in Biblical Judaism and Christianity. Check out Revelation 7:4.

LePetitChoux

01-09-2003 02:04 PM

It is also one "gross", the number of Hobbits at the special dinner Bilbo had. http://www.smilies.nl/dieren/grommit.gif

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