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[[File:Ted Nasmith - Beyond the Old Forest.jpg|thumb|''Beyond the Old Forest'' by [[Ted Nasmith]].]]
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'''Goldberry''', the "River-daughter", was the wife of [[Tom Bombadil]].
'''Goldberry''', the "River-daughter", was the wife of [[Tom Bombadil]].


==History==
==History==
Although her origins are uncertain, it has been speculated that she is a [[Spirits (creatures)|river-spirit]] of the river [[Withywindle]]. Otherwise, she and Bombadil are enigmas.<ref>{{webcite|articleurl=[http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/Bombadil4Spirits.html What is Tom Bombadil? Viable Theories: A Nature Spirit?]|author=Steuard Jensen|website=[[Tolkien FAQ]]}}</ref>
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Beyond the Old Forest.jpg|left|thumb|"Beyond the Old Forest" by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
[[File:Mareishon - Tom Bombadil and Goldberry.jpg|thumb|left|Tom and Goldberry]]
Although her origins are uncertain, it has been speculated that she is a [[Spirits (creatures)|river-spirit]] of the river [[Withywindle]]. Otherwise, she and Bombadil are enigmas.<ref>{{webcite|articleurl=http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/Bombadil4Spirits.html|articlename=What is Tom Bombadil? Viable Theories: A Nature Spirit?|author=Steuard Jensen|website=[[Tolkien FAQ]]}}</ref>
 
According to the [[Buckland]]ish poem ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (poem)|The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]'', Goldberry was in the [[Withywindle]] when she pulled Tom by his beard under the [[water-lilies]] out of mischief, but he ordered her to let him free. The next day he came to the [[River-woman]] and asked Goldberry to be his wife, and the creatures of the [[Old Forest]] (the [[badger-folk]] and other animals) attended their wedding.<ref>{{AB|1}}</ref>
According to the [[Buckland]]ish poem ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (poem)|The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]'', Goldberry was in the [[Withywindle]] when she pulled Tom by his beard under the [[water-lilies]] out of mischief, but he ordered her to let him free. The next day he came to the [[River-woman]] and asked Goldberry to be his wife, and the creatures of the [[Old Forest]] (the [[badger-folk]] and other animals) attended their wedding.<ref>{{AB|1}}</ref>


In {{TA|3018}} Tom Bombadil travelled to the lower reaches of the Withywindle to gather white water-lilies for her, and it was while returning from a lily-gathering expedition that he discovered [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and his companions, and rescued them from [[Old Man Willow]].<ref>{{FR|I6}}</ref> Goldberry seems to have used her lilies to recreate her original home in the river: when Tom brought the [[Hobbits]] back to his house, they found a seated Goldberry surrounded by water-lilies floating in pots of earthenware.<ref>{{FR|I7}}</ref>
In {{TA|3018}} Tom Bombadil travelled to the lower reaches of the Withywindle to gather white water-lilies for her, and it was while returning from a lily-gathering expedition that he discovered [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and his companions, and rescued them from [[Old Man Willow]].<ref>{{FR|I6}}</ref> Goldberry seems to have used her lilies to recreate her original home in the river: when Tom brought the [[Hobbits]] back to his house, they found a seated Goldberry surrounded by water-lilies floating in pots of earthenware.<ref>{{FR|I7}}</ref>
[[File:D.W. Luebbert - Goldberry.jpg|thumb|''Goldberry'' by D.W. Luebbert]]
 
Goldberry welcomed and tended the [[travellers]] to their home. The [[hobbits]] thought of her as a beautiful and calm being, with a beauty resembling an [[Elf]] but less exotic to their hearts. Her voice was described as "the song of a glad water ... coming down like silver". The hobbits would listen to her sing in a voice like rain, and they would imagine rivers and pools.
Goldberry welcomed and tended the [[travellers]] to their home. The [[hobbits]] thought of her as a beautiful and calm being, with a beauty resembling an [[Elf]] but less exotic to their hearts. Her voice was described as "the song of a glad water ... coming down like silver". The hobbits would listen to her sing in a voice like rain, and they would imagine rivers and pools.


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[[Tolkien]] wrote about Goldberry that she "represents the actual seasonal changes in [river-lands]."<ref>{{L|210}}</ref>
[[Tolkien]] wrote about Goldberry that she "represents the actual seasonal changes in [river-lands]."<ref>{{L|210}}</ref>


==Portrayal in Adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==
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|File:The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring (video game) - Goldberry.jpg|Goldberry in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]
|File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (video game) - Goldberry.jpg|Goldberry in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Goldberry.jpg|Goldberry in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Goldberry.jpg|Goldberry in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game - Goldberry, River-daughter.jpg|Goldberry in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]''
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'''1992: [[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' (1992 radio series)]]:'''
'''1992: [[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' (1992 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Sorcha Cusack]] played Goldberry in the episode "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil".<ref>[[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' (1992 radio series)]], CD Booklet</ref>
:[[Sorcha Cusack]] played Goldberry in the episode "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil".<ref>[[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' (1992 radio series)]], CD Booklet</ref>
'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Although Goldberry does not appear in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card for the character. She was portrayed by Amanda Niel.


'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
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* [[:Category:Images of Goldberry|Images of Goldberry]]
* [[:Category:Images of Goldberry|Images of Goldberry]]


==External links==
*[http://greyhavensgroup.com/2014/08/23/goldberry-servant-or-master-of-bombadil/ Goldberry - Servant or Master of Bombadil?] by Andrea Mathwich
*[http://middle-earth.xenite.org/2014/11/28/what-kind-of-creature-is-goldberry/ What Kind of Creature is Goldberry?] by [[Michael Martinez]]
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Goldberry
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Anna Lee - Goldberry.jpg
Information
Other namesThe River-daughter
LocationThe Old Forest
LanguageWestron
Family
ParentageRiver-woman?
SpouseTom Bombadil
Physical Description
RaceUnknown
GenderFemale
Hair colorGolden
GalleryImages of Goldberry

Goldberry, the "River-daughter", was the wife of Tom Bombadil.

History

"Beyond the Old Forest" by Ted Nasmith

Although her origins are uncertain, it has been speculated that she is a river-spirit of the river Withywindle. Otherwise, she and Bombadil are enigmas.[1]

According to the Bucklandish poem The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Goldberry was in the Withywindle when she pulled Tom by his beard under the water-lilies out of mischief, but he ordered her to let him free. The next day he came to the River-woman and asked Goldberry to be his wife, and the creatures of the Old Forest (the badger-folk and other animals) attended their wedding.[2]

In T.A. 3018 Tom Bombadil travelled to the lower reaches of the Withywindle to gather white water-lilies for her, and it was while returning from a lily-gathering expedition that he discovered Frodo and his companions, and rescued them from Old Man Willow.[3] Goldberry seems to have used her lilies to recreate her original home in the river: when Tom brought the Hobbits back to his house, they found a seated Goldberry surrounded by water-lilies floating in pots of earthenware.[4]

Goldberry welcomed and tended the travellers to their home. The hobbits thought of her as a beautiful and calm being, with a beauty resembling an Elf but less exotic to their hearts. Her voice was described as "the song of a glad water ... coming down like silver". The hobbits would listen to her sing in a voice like rain, and they would imagine rivers and pools.

Inspiration

Tolkien wrote about Goldberry that she "represents the actual seasonal changes in [river-lands]."[5]

Portrayal in adaptations

Goldberry in adaptations
Goldberry in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)  
Goldberry in The Lord of the Rings Online  
Goldberry in The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game  

1955: The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series):

Because adaptor Terence Tiller thought the age difference between Bombadil and Goldberry was too big, he made them father and daughter.[6] Tolkien thought little of the change.[7] No actress is credited specifically for the part, though Nicolette Bernard is the only female in the episode's cast list, making it likely she voiced Goldberry.[8]

1992: Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series):

Sorcha Cusack played Goldberry in the episode "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil".[9]

2001-2007: The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game:

Although Goldberry does not appear in The Lord of the Rings film series, Decipher produced a card for the character. She was portrayed by Amanda Niel.

2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game):

Goldberry appears at the house of Tom Bombadil. One of the tasks the player has to accomplish is bringing collecting water-lilies for Tom and Goldberry. She is voiced by Kath Soucie.[10]

2007-: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Goldberry can be found at Goldberry's Spring in the Old Forest, and is involved in a quest. She has a corrupt sister, Naruhel (the Red Maid).[11]

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Steuard Jensen, "What is Tom Bombadil? Viable Theories: A Nature Spirit?", Tolkien FAQ (accessed 16 April 2024)
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil"
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Old Forest"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 210, (undated, written June 1958)
  6. ↑ Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond (2006), The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: II. Reader's Guide, "Adaptations", pp. 8-23
  7. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 175, (dated 30 November 1955)
  8. ↑ Radio Times, Volume 129, No. 1672, November 25, 1955
  9. ↑ Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series), CD Booklet
  10. ↑ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game), "Withywindle Path"
  11. ↑ "Goldberry", Lotro.wiki.com (accessed 25 November 2013)
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