YOUR Problem(s) With Tolkien's Books - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

DaughterofVana · 08-28-2002, 01:00 PM

I do agree with you there, Eor--there seems to be a lot to debate about in Tolkien's works. Though I don't necessarily view that as a problem--I LOVE doing stuff like that. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Just in passing--gathered my own conclusion on why there were two Glorfindels and Haldirs. They were the same people, respectively. I read somewhere that when elves are slain in battle they dwell in the Blessed Realm a bit, then return to Middle Earth, a little like reincarnation, I guess. So the same Glorfindel that died in combat with a Balrog in Gondolin was the same elf that helped Frodo across the river. (Arwen stood in for him in the movie). How this came about--whether he was actually "reborn" or was just put back into Middle Earth as is is another debate entirely.

'Vana

08-28-2002, 01:00 PM	#1
DaughterofVana Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: twirling contentedly in a flower-filled field Posts: 134	I do agree with you there, Eor--there seems to be a lot to debate about in Tolkien's works. Though I don't necessarily view that as a problem--I LOVE doing stuff like that. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Just in passing--gathered my own conclusion on why there were two Glorfindels and Haldirs. They were the same people, respectively. I read somewhere that when elves are slain in battle they dwell in the Blessed Realm a bit, then return to Middle Earth, a little like reincarnation, I guess. So the same Glorfindel that died in combat with a Balrog in Gondolin was the same elf that helped Frodo across the river. (Arwen stood in for him in the movie). How this came about--whether he was actually "reborn" or was just put back into Middle Earth as is is another debate entirely. 'Vana __________________ "There is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious. It is too good to waste on jokes." Hi! Did you miss me?