Hobbits - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Yregwyn · 06-29-2014, 07:00 AM

Where did hobbits come from? I know they didnt show up till 3rd age. Right? So i just got to thinking did they evolve from elfs, humans, or dwarfs? I know Eru had to be involved, but were they his creation? Or were they created like the dwarfs were by Aule, i dont think Aule would try anything like that again but maybe another Valar or Maia would. Any ideas?

cellurdur · 06-29-2014, 07:30 AM

They evolved from Men and that is precisely why they are so similar to us compared with dwarves and elves.

Aiwendil · 06-29-2014, 09:52 AM

In particular, based on the similarity of their languages, they seem to have been related to the ancestors of the Rohirrim.

06-29-2014, 07:00 AM	#1
Yregwyn Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 36	Hobbits Where did hobbits come from? I know they didnt show up till 3rd age. Right? So i just got to thinking did they evolve from elfs, humans, or dwarfs? I know Eru had to be involved, but were they his creation? Or were they created like the dwarfs were by Aule, i dont think Aule would try anything like that again but maybe another Valar or Maia would. Any ideas? __________________ Fingolfin.....He passed over Dor-nu-fauglith like wind amid dust, and all that beheld his onslaught fled in amaze, thinking Orome himself was come: for a great madness of rage was upon him, so that his eyes shone like the eyes of the Valar.

06-29-2014, 07:30 AM	#2
cellurdur Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 276	They evolved from Men and that is precisely why they are so similar to us compared with dwarves and elves.

06-29-2014, 09:52 AM	#3
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	In particular, based on the similarity of their languages, they seem to have been related to the ancestors of the Rohirrim.