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Macalaure · 10-28-2006, 01:42 PM

I think all we know is that Glorfindel took part in the rebellion of the Noldor, and so must have been alive at least some time before the First Age.

And I have to say I always imagined Goldberry to be of the same age as Bombadil. Or maybe insignificantly younger, so that Tom can still be oldest.

Legolasfan1 · 10-28-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

And I have to say I always imagined Goldberry to be of the same age as Bombadil. Or maybe insignificantly younger, so that Tom can still be oldest.

i haven't read the Silmarillion or Lost Tales in a long time, so for now, I agree with you. (Do you count Ents?)

Rumil · 10-29-2006, 02:09 PM

If we're allowed Maiar, it must be Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast and Sauron?

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-30-2006, 01:59 AM

Bêthberry brings up a highly interesting point with Goldberry's age - and that of her mother, the River-woman. A mother must be older than her daughter, though she would still be younger than Bombadil if it's true that he's oldest, in whatever sense that term may be used. But we can only speculate - not that this has ever stopped us from interesting discussions!

Legolasfan1 · 10-30-2006, 04:46 PM

I was thinking one of the ents would be oldest, but of course, I failed to see Oldest Person in Middle Earth

Laleena · 10-31-2006, 04:22 PM

tut tut tut child, Reading is how you learn

Gil-Galad · 11-04-2006, 12:20 AM

Glorfindel lived in the first age, died while fighting a Balrog during the refugees escape from the sacking of Gondolin, Glorfindel was then sent back to M-E after the Second Age where he lives in the house of Elrond.

out of the elves i would have to agree with saying that Cirdan would be the eldest named elf.

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Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Bêthberry brings up a highly interesting point with Goldberry's age - and that of her mother, the River-woman. A mother must be older than her daughter, though she would still be younger than Bombadil if it's true that he's oldest, in whatever sense that term may be used. But we can only speculate - not that this has ever stopped us from interesting discussions! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

10-30-2006, 04:46 PM	#5
Legolasfan1 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in Rivendell riding on my horse and shooting arrows Posts: 11	I was thinking one of the ents would be oldest, but of course, I failed to see Oldest Person in Middle Earth __________________ I'm having a rotten day, my supply of chocolate just ran out!

10-31-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
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11-04-2006, 12:20 AM	#7
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Glorfindel lived in the first age, died while fighting a Balrog during the refugees escape from the sacking of Gondolin, Glorfindel was then sent back to M-E after the Second Age where he lives in the house of Elrond. out of the elves i would have to agree with saying that Cirdan would be the eldest named elf. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

10-28-2006, 01:42 PM	#1
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	I think all we know is that Glorfindel took part in the rebellion of the Noldor, and so must have been alive at least some time before the First Age. And I have to say I always imagined Goldberry to be of the same age as Bombadil. Or maybe insignificantly younger, so that Tom can still be oldest.