[Gelato]

A think a stronger relation may be drawn between Tolkien's ring and the mythical ring of Gyges in Plato's Republic.

That's exactly what I always thought, yet I've never heard anyone else articulate it.

Thanks for the insight.

[Pelham]

A think a stronger relation may be drawn between Tolkien's ring and the mythical ring of Gyges in Plato's Republic.

One of Tolkien's friend's makes this connection in the book "Tolkien: A Celebration", an excellent collection of essays by people who knew Tolkien and his work.