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there is a connection tho: Nar is a rout word for golden light (the sun) and sil is a rout word for silver light (such as in silmaril) and his sons were Isil dur and Anar ion
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Never noticed that before. Sil, as in silver light,Isil moon, Isildur. Nar as in golden light Anar the sun, Anarion. So we have Golden Silver light, for Narsil, that hints at the blended light of the trees or the Silmarils, maybe Telcar (dwarf) named his sword as a memorial for either the Sil's which all of the west was fighting for, or the two trees?
Hm, it is very interesting. The Sun and the Moon (silver light) in that great Sword that cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand. The two main elements in the Tolkien's world against the Evil powers. Great!
I heard that Aragorn carries a bow and arrow as well as Narsil. Supposedly this is symbolic in the literature, or is a reflection of Aragorn's lifestyle or heritage. I have not found a specific reference to it in any of Tolkien's literature. Anyone know?
Well, I don't think it is ever mentioned that he does, but on the other hand it does not say he never had one. It never mentions a knife either. It does say that he carries no other weapon than Anduril on the quest itself, but that does not rule out him carrying one before this point, nor does it rule out a knife which would be seen more as a necessary tool than a weapon.
I am sure that between us all, if there was a mention of Aragorn having a bow, we would have found it. I am going to assume the article inaccurate. Thanks guys.
In the chapter, The Ring Goes South, it's given that Aragorn carried just Anduril. But I do think that he probably did carry a knife usually. I mean, a knife is one of the basic requirements of a traveller, or wanderer.
On the other hand, a good warrior could use alot of things as a weapon. Maybe he was carrying things that look unintersting to us, but which were powerful weapons in his hands.
According to the article, it was in the book. I reckon that if the TTF community is unaware of a reference, then it probably doesn't exist.
Has anyone got the book on CR ROM, and can search?