Celeborn; Sindar or Teleri of Aman?

Willow Oran · 08-28-2002, 12:49 AM

I searched for a thread discussing this and I couldn't find any so here it goes.

In the Unfinished Tales we are presented with two versions explaining Celeborn's orgins. One of these versions is in agreement with the other books and says that he is an elf of Doriath of a kinsman of Thingol. The other says that he is the grandson of Olwe and that he and Galadriel met in Alqualonde and sailed to middle earth seperately from te rest of the noldor.

Which version do people here think that Tolkien meant as the final one, and which do you like better?

While the first version is the more developed and widely accepted one; I like the second version better in literary terms. It's more interesting to me. Bt I'm curious to know all of your opinions on this. So... Discuss!

08-28-2002, 12:49 AM	#1
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Celeborn; Sindar or Teleri of Aman? I searched for a thread discussing this and I couldn't find any so here it goes. In the Unfinished Tales we are presented with two versions explaining Celeborn's orgins. One of these versions is in agreement with the other books and says that he is an elf of Doriath of a kinsman of Thingol. The other says that he is the grandson of Olwe and that he and Galadriel met in Alqualonde and sailed to middle earth seperately from te rest of the noldor. Which version do people here think that Tolkien meant as the final one, and which do you like better? While the first version is the more developed and widely accepted one; I like the second version better in literary terms. It's more interesting to me. Bt I'm curious to know all of your opinions on this. So... Discuss! __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

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