The Silmarils a precursor?

[Eol]

I working on the notes for the Fall of Doriath and it mentioned something interesting about Thingol and the silmaril.

For as the years passed Thingol's thought turned unceasingly to the jewel of Feanor,and became bound to it, and he liked it not to let it rest even behind the doors of his inmost treasury; and he was minded now to bear it with him always, waking and sleeping. Silmarillion Of the Ruin of Doriath pg 232

This is the same Feanor obessed over his work as well bringing the King Thingol's death and Melian's removal from the world.


The Simarilllion when looked at after reading it through and understanding the stories within caused great consideration of it gravity. It is tragic on how the Silmarils brought so much lamentation to Beleriand and its inhabitants. Each story no matter how minor was tied to the power of the Silmarils.

The oath of Feanor's sons and the death of Thingol and waring that took place made me curious. Were the silmarils that Feanor created so long ago precursors to the rings of power, especially the master ring?

[ August 30, 2002: Message edited by: Eol ]