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Thingol1000 · 01-08-2003, 03:03 PM

144 original elves of the "unbegotten".
Is there some mythological relevence in some culture Tolkein derived this from?

ie. A ring is a powerful symbol of ancient Norse culture.

Galorme · 01-08-2003, 03:23 PM

Its the last number you get when you learn your times tables [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

obloquy · 01-08-2003, 05:00 PM

It's significant in Biblical Judaism and Christianity. Check out Revelation 7:4.

LePetitChoux · 01-09-2003, 02:04 PM

It is also one "gross", the number of Hobbits at the special dinner Bilbo had.

01-08-2003, 03:03 PM	#1
Thingol1000 Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 37	twelve squared 144 original elves of the "unbegotten". Is there some mythological relevence in some culture Tolkein derived this from? ie. A ring is a powerful symbol of ancient Norse culture.

01-08-2003, 03:23 PM	#2
Galorme Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Posts: 337	Its the last number you get when you learn your times tables [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!

01-09-2003, 02:04 PM	#4
LePetitChoux Vegetable of Doom Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Posts: 720	It is also one "gross", the number of Hobbits at the special dinner Bilbo had. __________________ je suis une bonne odeur

01-08-2003, 05:00 PM	#3
obloquy Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WA Posts: 935	It's significant in Biblical Judaism and Christianity. Check out Revelation 7:4.