Tom Bombadil origin theory
First of I am no writer, I really apologise for how poorly this is written. I hope it gets the point across. Also I have no real in-depth knowledge of Tolkien’s universe. I just enjoy it.
During the music of the Ainur, Melkor created the spirit of Tom Bombadil during the discords of Melkor. Of course, at this time he had no name and no physical form, he just existed. He therefore existed a secret during the creation of the Arda.
as a result of the discords of Melkor, an Ainu whose thoughts had become strange and unlike those of his brethren due to his wanderings in the Void. Ilúvatar had given the Ainur permission to weave their own ideas into the Music, but Melkor's thoughts actually clashed against Eru's Themes, because Melkor wanted to "increase the power and glory of the part assigned to himself". Melkor's desire to bring into being creatures of his own with the Flame Imperishable and fill the emptiness of the Void put him at odds with Ilúvatar's vision. These discords of Melkor that became evident in his music dismayed those around him, and many faltered in their singing or else attuned their song to his.[http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Music_of_the_Ainur]
Without even realising his will had created the spirit of Tom Bombadil by clashing with Eru.
This is why the ring had no power over Tom Bombadil, he was of much higher power than the ring itself. He had no care for it.
Apologies if this annoys anyone.
Posted Jan 29, 2019, 5:22 PM UTC