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Mary Grace asked this question about The Lord of the Rings:
What is Tom Bombadil? Is he The Witch King, like the theory on dorkly.com says? Is he a demonic being, the most evil creature ever concieved, like another theory states? Or is he just a jolly old man? Honestly I don't know what to think of him. The Ring had no effect on him...and he saw Frodo wearing it...
Mary Z. As the others said, the story of Bombadil is unexplainable. I do believe he is a Maiar (Wizard). Especially since he wears a blue feather in his hat, …moreAs the others said, the story of Bombadil is unexplainable. I do believe he is a Maiar (Wizard). Especially since he wears a blue feather in his hat, which is associated with the order of wizards. If you read the adventures of Tom Bombadil, it can give you a slight idea to what he may be. Only Tolkien knows. (less)
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