Who or What is Tom Bombadil?

[ManofDale]

Originally Posted by Legolas

Why is the answer not listed?

Tom is an enigma. His nature cannot be explained, nor does it need to be - that was part of his purpose.

Exactly, why debate an enigma. There doesn't have to be an answer in everything for us...I think it also has to do with a touch of innocence. Like believing in Tom was believing in Santa Clause, just because he was there and stood for something without any other symbols attached to him. I.E He is so and so reincarnated. In trying so hard to understand what Tom is we lose the intention of belief in the unknown.