When did Deagol find the Ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lord of Angmar · 12-11-2003, 12:45 PM

I disagree somewhat with your logic, Finwe. "Ere" means "before" or "previous to," and since the date that you say the Ring was found is approximately 452 years after Earnur disappeared, I can only attribute the word "ere" to an error on Tolkien's part.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:46 PM December 11, 2003: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ]

12-11-2003, 12:45 PM	#4
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	I disagree somewhat with your logic, Finwe. "Ere" means "before" or "previous to," and since the date that you say the Ring was found is approximately 452 years after Earnur disappeared, I can only attribute the word "ere" to an error on Tolkien's part. <font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:46 PM December 11, 2003: Message edited by: Lord of Angmar ] __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.

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