Quote:
Originally Posted by blantyr
I was thinking of Durin I, Durin II, Durin III, etc... I don't think there could only be one soul for all of the Durins.
|
The Dwarves, at least, believed there was (only one Durin). <quote from Apdx A>
Quote:
|
Five times an heir ... received the name of Durin. He was indeed held by the Dwarves to BE (Durin) the Deathless that returned; for they have many strange tales and beliefs concerning themselves and their fate in the world.
|
While this is only presented as something the Dwarves "believe", we know Tolkien did allow for Elvish reincarnation, and Dwarvish fate is something we know very little about - so it doesn't seem (to me) all that far fetched that one special Dwarvish Fea might remain within Ea and be reborn (reincarnated) multiple times. Why not?