"Philological Inquiries"

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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/bluepal.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: &quot;Philological Inquiries&quot;

Earendil and Arvedui were both the subject of prophecy.

In Earendil`s case, Huor says to Turgon,(approximately),

&quot;From you and I hope may come.&quot;

Ulmo also said that the only hope of elves and men comes from &quot;across the sea&quot;.

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>&nbsp; <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