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Fredeghar Wayfarer
Lorien
Jan 10 2013, 6:53am
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This is one of the more convincing theories I've read. You definitely gave this a lot of thought and addressed many of the arguments for and against. I'm especially intrigued by Tom's constant singing, the reference to the gong tombo, the meaning of the root word tom being related to a gong or trumpet, and your explanation of why Tom's knowledge would fail "out East." Connecting him to the Music of the Ainur sounds very plausible.
One possible flaw in this theory is the question of why Tom's power does not seem to extend beyond the Old Forest and immediately surrounding lands like the Barrow-downs. Surely, the Spirit of the Music would have power throughout most of Arda. If he embodies the force that created the universe, why would he limit himself to such a tiny portion of that universe? Or is your argument that we don't know for sure that his power is limited to that area? Does he just choose to stay there due to his love of Goldberry?
I'm not 100% convinced but you've given me a lot to think about and another theory to add to the list.
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Tom Bombadil New twist on an Old Theory
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rangerfromthenorth
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Jan 10 2013, 1:45am
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Very good theory
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Fredeghar Wayfarer
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Jan 10 2013, 6:53am
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Ah yes His his limitation
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rangerfromthenorth
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Jan 10 2013, 1:45pm
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TB&G's response
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Bombadil
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Jan 10 2013, 4:01pm
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I would generally agree.
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Rostron2
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Jan 10 2013, 9:53pm
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Ditto!
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Bombadil
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Jan 10 2013, 11:16pm
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Heinlein
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JWPlatt
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Jan 11 2013, 2:39am
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The Ainulindalė is complete as a Creation Myth.
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Plurmo
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Jan 11 2013, 2:52am
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Thank you much
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rangerfromthenorth
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Jan 11 2013, 5:37pm
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A very fascinating theory!
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Asger
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Jan 11 2013, 10:37pm
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for more input, you might want to post a link to this post in the Reading Room...
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weaver
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Jan 16 2013, 10:23pm
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