[Kuruharan]

I can certainly see why it could be interpreted that way. That was the way that I interpreted it myself for the longest time. However, it was pointed out to me that Gil-galad and Elendil "wrestled" with Sauron rather than using their weapons. I now believe that Tolkien used the word "wrestled" for a reason because that was the way the three of them fought. Under that light "thrown down" takes a new meaning.

The way I currently picture the struggle is Gil-galad and Elendil rushing and grabbing Sauron. This would be the reason why the heat from Sauron's body killed them rather than whatever weapon Sauron was using. So when they grabbed Sauron they were burnt to a crisp but their bodies fell on top of Sauron temporarily penning him underneath them. During that moment Isildur ran up and cut off the Ring.

That at least is how I see the struggle after years of being badgered and argued out of my original position. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]