Elven twins? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

QuickSlash · 04-12-2002, 03:45 PM

I had wondered if it was at all possible for their to be twin elves. It seems like their could be, but elves are very mysterious.

Mhoram · 04-12-2002, 03:59 PM

You mean exact or identical twins? It is widely accepted that Elrond and Elros were twins but that doesn't mean that they were identical. Can't offer anything more than that.

The_Elf_Girl · 04-12-2002, 04:00 PM

It is possible for elves to be twins.
Elrond's sons Elladan and Elrohir are twins.

Mhoram · 04-12-2002, 04:04 PM

Ahh, look, Robert Foster says in his Guide To Middle-Earth:

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Elladan Elda, son of Elrond and Celebrian and identical twin brother of Elrohir.

I don't know where he got the information that they were identical twins but i've yet to see Foster be wrong about something.

Nufaciel · 04-12-2002, 05:34 PM

Fëanor's two youngest sons, Amrod and Amras, were twins.

QuickSlash · 04-12-2002, 05:48 PM

Feel kind of stupid for asking that now, but I had forgotten what I had already read of LotR, and haven't read any of the other works yet. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] At least I know now, though. Thanks.

Voronwe · 04-13-2002, 03:20 AM

It is said in the Lord of the Rings that:

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So much alike were they, the sons of Elrond, that few could tell them apart

So I guess it's quite likely that they were identical twins, even if this isn't actually explicitly stated.

Aralaithiel · 04-13-2002, 09:01 AM

Don't feel stupid QuickSlash! If you never ask, then that is stupid, because you will never learn.
When in doubt, always ask! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

04-12-2002, 03:45 PM	#1
QuickSlash Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not here. Posts: 121	Elven twins? I had wondered if it was at all possible for their to be twin elves. It seems like their could be, but elves are very mysterious. __________________ We're here and now, but will we ever be again? / 'Cause I have found / All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade, away, again. -Shimmer, Fuel

04-12-2002, 04:00 PM	#3
The_Elf_Girl Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Middle-Earth Posts: 17	It is possible for elves to be twins. Elrond's sons Elladan and Elrohir are twins. __________________ Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That´s the reason we call it present.

04-12-2002, 05:34 PM	#5
Nufaciel Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 133	Fëanor's two youngest sons, Amrod and Amras, were twins. __________________ Member of Pervy Elf Fanciers Anonymous...I need professional help.

04-12-2002, 05:48 PM	#6
QuickSlash Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not here. Posts: 121	Feel kind of stupid for asking that now, but I had forgotten what I had already read of LotR, and haven't read any of the other works yet. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] At least I know now, though. Thanks. __________________ We're here and now, but will we ever be again? / 'Cause I have found / All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade, away, again. -Shimmer, Fuel

04-13-2002, 09:01 AM	#8
Aralaithiel Ghost Eldaran Queen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A remote mountain in Valinor Posts: 353	Don't feel stupid QuickSlash! If you never ask, then that is stupid, because you will never learn. When in doubt, always ask! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ A lelyat, wen! (Quenya Elvish for "You go, girl!"

04-12-2002, 03:59 PM	#2
Mhoram Dead and Loving It Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The land of fast cars and loud guitars. Posts: 361	You mean exact or identical twins? It is widely accepted that Elrond and Elros were twins but that doesn't mean that they were identical. Can't offer anything more than that.