BW: you wrote,
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I don't think Frodo was particularly attracted to any of the wonder-women in question, tall or spiritual. Instead, he was ultra-perceptive of their elvish or otherworldly nature, which he found far more fascinating than alluring.
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But I think (Y'all correct me if I;m wrong) that it is precisely the elvish or otherworldly nature that we are equating with spirituality. In my fanfics I use the term "elf-hunter" or "elf-chaser" to describe a spiritually curious hobbit... Bilbo, Frodo, Sam. Some elf-chasers are more easily satisfied than others; I think Sam was satisfied and went home and "got a life." But I think Frodo was only made more hungry. As was Bilbo.
As far as "alluring"... then, regarding Goldberry, what do you see as having made Frodo sing, blush, stammer, and fall silent?
Alas, I'll have to wait til I'm back from vacation to find out... So long, y'all.
--Helen