Bombadil...theories? The Ring had no effect on him!

elrosofbc2010 · 10-08-2010, 12:54 PM

Galin,

I agree. And I'm not suggesting that such sourcing is proof of anything. Having noted that Tolkien did desire Sindarin to have a taste similar to Welsh, however, I do think it is an interesting exercise to 'source' the name, as you say, and see where it leads you. Often times it leads nowhere - and even when it does lead somewhere, it doesn't mean it's accurate. However, it's still a fun exercise, and in Tom's case it was particularly interesting in light of the fact that there are other similarities between him and Taliesin (although, again, I stress: Unraveling what may have gone into the character of Tom Bombadil is like trying to unravel a ball of yarn with a cat’s claws still stuck in it)

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10-08-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
elrosofbc2010 Sapling Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Posts: 7	Galin, I agree. And I'm not suggesting that such sourcing is proof of anything. Having noted that Tolkien did desire Sindarin to have a taste similar to Welsh, however, I do think it is an interesting exercise to 'source' the name, as you say, and see where it leads you. Often times it leads nowhere - and even when it does lead somewhere, it doesn't mean it's accurate. However, it's still a fun exercise, and in Tom's case it was particularly interesting in light of the fact that there are other similarities between him and Taliesin (although, again, I stress: Unraveling what may have gone into the character of Tom Bombadil is like trying to unravel a ball of yarn with a cat’s claws still stuck in it)