6 Crazy Lord Of The Rings Theories (And Why They Might Be True)

3. Tom Bombadil Is…. –

Thousands of fan theories exist on this booming, friendly forest king. He helps the hobbits out on their journey to Bree and even saves their lives in the Old Forest. Tom Bombadil is as old as the earth itself, sings in poetry and lives in happiness amongst the devastation going on in Middle Earth - but where did he come from?

We know Tom Bombadil is not elf or wizard, but he may just fit into the mythology of the Gods. Some believe to Old Tom is part of the Ainur, these are direct representatives of Ilúvatar (the creator of Earth). The Ainur split into two groups: The Valar (Ilúvatar’s chief men, including Lórien and Morgoth) and The Maiar (Servants of the Valar, including Sauron and Gandalf).

It’s probable that Tom Bombadil is Maia, as he isn’t a named Valar but also has incredible power both in himself and over his forest. However, putting Tom Bombadil into the category of Maia to make him fit most likely defies Tolkein’s intentions. Tom Bombadil simply is he.