What race was Legolas? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

11-17-2004, 04:11 PM

I have already read The Sillmarilian several times, but thanks anyway Nimrodel_9!

QUOTE/MORGAL QUEEN-Golden hair is a trait of the Vanyar, but is not exclusive to them as a race. Glorfindel was golden-haired, remember?

When you say golden hair, I'm assuming you're still talking about Legolas? That's a really controversial issue. Since Tolkien never specified if Legolas was fair or not, there a lot of people who think he was a brunette. Thrandiul was fair but people are still lead to belive that Legolas wasn't. And in pictures that you see drawn of him his hair is often covered by a cloak. What do you think?

11-17-2004, 04:11 PM	#7
Carnemirie Guest Posts: n/a	I have already read The Sillmarilian several times, but thanks anyway Nimrodel_9! QUOTE/MORGAL QUEEN-Golden hair is a trait of the Vanyar, but is not exclusive to them as a race. Glorfindel was golden-haired, remember? When you say golden hair, I'm assuming you're still talking about Legolas? That's a really controversial issue. Since Tolkien never specified if Legolas was fair or not, there a lot of people who think he was a brunette. Thrandiul was fair but people are still lead to belive that Legolas wasn't. And in pictures that you see drawn of him his hair is often covered by a cloak. What do you think? Last edited by Carnemirie; 11-17-2004 at 04:17 PM.