John and Edith: Beren and Luthien - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Fingolas · 04-01-2002, 08:11 PM

Thanks Obloquy,

I’ve never seen a picture of Tolkiens grave before. I’m curious about the names Beren and Luthien.

I am assuming that they refer to his wife and himself. Was it in fact Tolkien that selected these names, or did members of the family do this after their deaths?

I understand the significance of the love story, so I’m guessing that Tolkien himself made the choice.

04-01-2002, 08:11 PM	#10
Fingolas Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: behind that tree over there Posts: 32	Thanks Obloquy, I’ve never seen a picture of Tolkiens grave before. I’m curious about the names Beren and Luthien. I am assuming that they refer to his wife and himself. Was it in fact Tolkien that selected these names, or did members of the family do this after their deaths? I understand the significance of the love story, so I’m guessing that Tolkien himself made the choice. __________________ It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to.

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