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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: "Philological Inquiries"
Earendil and Arvedui were both the subject of prophecy.
In Earendil`s case, Huor says to Turgon,(approximately),
"From you and I hope may come."
Ulmo also said that the only hope of elves and men comes from "across the sea".
Tuor would probably have been aware of both statements when naming his son, so perhaps this explains why `Earendil` was so apposite. I think a similar argument could also be put forward for Arvedui.
Prophecy plays a highly significant part in JRRT`s work. I think Sharku`s point about nomenclature is closely linked to it.
Look into the
http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>
Edited by <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000099>Taimar</A> <IMG SRC=http://www.ezboard.com/ezgfx/gicons/black_ball.gif BORDER=0 WIDTH=10 HEIGHT=10> at: 9/5/00 5:52:27 pm