Deeper symbolism and hidden meanings in the books - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

greyhavener · 01-25-2003, 11:00 PM

J.R.R. Tolkien couldn't have hidden meanings into his choice of numbers unless he had studied this idea and bought into it somewhat. I know that he studied fairy tales. There are lots of threes and sevens in fairy tales. I think some nines as well. Does anybody know how familiar Tolkien was with numerology? Did he mention this in his letters? I don't have his letters or I'd look myself.

01-25-2003, 11:00 PM	#21
greyhavener Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: austin Posts: 169	J.R.R. Tolkien couldn't have hidden meanings into his choice of numbers unless he had studied this idea and bought into it somewhat. I know that he studied fairy tales. There are lots of threes and sevens in fairy tales. I think some nines as well. Does anybody know how familiar Tolkien was with numerology? Did he mention this in his letters? I don't have his letters or I'd look myself. __________________ Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8