Tom and Goldberry. . . ? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Sharkû*** · 06-17-2002, 01:57 PM

"The Eldar knew not whence she came; but some have said that in ages long before she descended from the darkness that lies about Arda..."

Ungoliant as a Maia is a free interpretation not based on concrete text.

As for Nimrodel=Goldberry, I suggest a quick look into The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. I have yet to see an Elf that lives at the bottom of a river with her mother. That rebukes it furthr, apart from the valid reason burrahobbit already provided.

As for Tom himself, I continue to wonder why people are so sure that Tolkien lied to us about him.

[ June 17, 2002: Message edited by: Sharku ]

06-17-2002, 01:57 PM	#11
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	"The Eldar knew not whence she came; but some have said that in ages long before she descended from the darkness that lies about Arda..." Ungoliant as a Maia is a free interpretation not based on concrete text. As for Nimrodel=Goldberry, I suggest a quick look into The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. I have yet to see an Elf that lives at the bottom of a river with her mother. That rebukes it furthr, apart from the valid reason burrahobbit already provided. As for Tom himself, I continue to wonder why people are so sure that Tolkien lied to us about him. [ June 17, 2002: Message edited by: Sharku ]