Old Tom bombadil is a...?!?! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

10-04-2005, 02:13 PM

Its obvious. Tom Bombadil is simply an elemental force of nature. Perhaps, even, the spirit of the earth itself. It is quite possable that he is the closest to Eru, and thus seems to be less tempted by the prospect of power. That's all there is to it.

10-04-2005, 02:13 PM	#29
Maiar Master Guest Posts: n/a	Its obvious. Tom Bombadil is simply an elemental force of nature. Perhaps, even, the spirit of the earth itself. It is quite possable that he is the closest to Eru, and thus seems to be less tempted by the prospect of power. That's all there is to it.