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Bill Ferny · 09-25-2002, 08:03 AM

I thought that through marriage elves did in fact loose their immortality. For example, Luthien Tinuviel lost her immortality when she wedded Beren the son of Barahir. I'm not sure about Idril when she got hitched with Tuor. (I'm too lazy to look it up.) I'm pretty sure that marriage and love for Tolkien was much more than just an outward pledge, but a sacramental reality that changes one's very nature.

[ September 25, 2002: Message edited by: Bill Ferny ]

09-25-2002, 08:03 AM	#4
Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	I thought that through marriage elves did in fact loose their immortality. For example, Luthien Tinuviel lost her immortality when she wedded Beren the son of Barahir. I'm not sure about Idril when she got hitched with Tuor. (I'm too lazy to look it up.) I'm pretty sure that marriage and love for Tolkien was much more than just an outward pledge, but a sacramental reality that changes one's very nature. [ September 25, 2002: Message edited by: Bill Ferny ] __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.