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***Mithadan*** · 01-25-2001, 11:43 AM

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Re: the 3 and the 3

Celebrimbor's parentage shifted more than what was discussed in UT. HoME 12 discusses other parentage of Celebrimbor. However, this is likely a case of JRRT forgetting that he had stated Celebrimbor's history in LoTR. While he was willing to edit LoTR as to certain details, he generally did not make significant revisions. Thus, he would likely have not ultimately changed Celebrimbor's parentage significantly (HoME 12 shuffled him about as son of different Sons of Feanor as well as outside that house).

Re: Rings and Silmarils, I have seen an essay suggesting that the Jewels had greater power than described, both for healing and for staying the fading of the Eldar. The essay theorizes that the Rings were an attempt to either recreate or tap into the power of the Silmarils. However, the essay is a naked theory without real hard support.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

01-25-2001, 11:43 AM	#3
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,397	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 549</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: the 3 and the 3 Celebrimbor's parentage shifted more than what was discussed in UT. HoME 12 discusses other parentage of Celebrimbor. However, this is likely a case of JRRT forgetting that he had stated Celebrimbor's history in LoTR. While he was willing to edit LoTR as to certain details, he generally did not make significant revisions. Thus, he would likely have not ultimately changed Celebrimbor's parentage significantly (HoME 12 shuffled him about as son of different Sons of Feanor as well as outside that house). Re: Rings and Silmarils, I have seen an essay suggesting that the Jewels had greater power than described, both for healing and for staying the fading of the Eldar. The essay theorizes that the Rings were an attempt to either recreate or tap into the power of the Silmarils. However, the essay is a naked theory without real hard support. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.