Bombadil as Aule?

[tinewelt]

I totally agree with Lord of Angmar, and with Burrahobbits post in the other thread. My post above was referring to that exactly. The only thing different is that I believe (without any evidence [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ) that Illuvatar himself "sang" Bombadil into existence, and not the Ainur. I do believe that bombadil represents Ea. However,I wonder what the signifigance of the old forest is. If he represents Ea, then it is hard to believe that he restricts himself to that one certain set of boundaries. But then again, when a king rules a kingdom, his throne always stays in one place I guess. Also, what about everyones thoughts on Goldberry, and exactly how they came to be together?

Old man willow? Naught worse that that, eh? that can soon be mended. I know the tune for him. OLd grey Willow-man! I'll freeze his marrow cold, if he dont behave himself. I'll sing his roots off!