[The Saucepan Man]

Thanks Tar Elenion. Actually, after posting my query, I did a search (I know, should have done it before [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) and have seen your informative contributions (and those of others) on the other threads discussing the fate of Tuor and Idril.

Inderjit, you are right that Tuor reaching the Undying Lands is expressed in terms of legend, so he may, in fact, have perished at sea. But that seems to me to be a very unfitting end for one who achieved so much for the Eldar. It would also seem strange for one who was favoured by Ulmo to have been lost at sea.

But, if he did reach Valinor (or at least Tol Eressea), and assuming that he did not become an Elf, but was simply granted (by Eru) the gift of immortality (and thus remained a Man), does it not follow that the statement that Earendil was the first among living Men to land on the immortal shores is incorrect?

Still confused. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]