Goldberry: a relic of an earlier idea? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Priya · 09-24-2023, 04:14 PM

Hi Arvegil145

About 7 years ago I put out an article on Goldberry. It was the result of an attempt to understand the etymology behind her name:

https://priyasethtolkienfan.wordpres.../10/goldberry/

I too felt water-lilies were crucial to ‘her story’. In particular - the ‘yellow’ water-lily. And so, using that as a basis I made an attempt to ‘reconstruct’ it using the Professor’s own philosophy:

“To me a name comes first, and the story follows”.

If your ever get to Part IV, The Creatures of the Earth plays a crucial part in my thoughts about nailing down her genus.

It’s been one of my better received articles with much positive feedback. Some members are aware of it. In any case, I recommend a re-read for those who took a look long ago, because I have added much new evidence over the years.

09-24-2023, 04:14 PM	#1
Priya Newly Deceased Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 5	Hi Arvegil145 About 7 years ago I put out an article on Goldberry. It was the result of an attempt to understand the etymology behind her name: https://priyasethtolkienfan.wordpres.../10/goldberry/ I too felt water-lilies were crucial to ‘her story’. In particular - the ‘yellow’ water-lily. And so, using that as a basis I made an attempt to ‘reconstruct’ it using the Professor’s own philosophy: “To me a name comes first, and the story follows”. If your ever get to Part IV, The Creatures of the Earth plays a crucial part in my thoughts about nailing down her genus. It’s been one of my better received articles with much positive feedback. Some members are aware of it. In any case, I recommend a re-read for those who took a look long ago, because I have added much new evidence over the years.