Part 7/8:
Goldberry: The River Spirit
Accompanying Tom Bombadil is Goldberry. Her origins are equally mysterious, with suggestions that she may be a spirit of the river. The way she captures Bombadil’s attention adds to her mystique, but much like her husband, her true nature – whether she is a Maia, a Vala, or something entirely unique – remains ambiguous.
This duality of characters fosters a rich ground for interpretation, with readers left to unravel the threads of their existence and explore the significance of their roles within the broader narrative.