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Forum: The Books
07-08-2016, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,105
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Mithadan
With the exception of the corrupted races, Orcs,...
With the exception of the corrupted races, Orcs, trolls, etc., none. Elves, Men (and Hobbits), Ents and Dwarves were not created by Morgoth. They could be "corrupted" by him and his influence, lies... |
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Forum: The Books
07-08-2016, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,901
Posted By
Mithadan
I will act like the Elves and say neither yea nor...
I will act like the Elves and say neither yea nor nay. One the one hand, the Ents, and Fangorn in particular, seem to be very self-interested. He does not care much for the world outside Fangorn... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-07-2016, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,720
Posted By
Mithadan
Several years ago, Tolkien message boards were as...
Several years ago, Tolkien message boards were as thick on the ground as leaves in autumn. I have a favorites folder of boards and other sites that I now have to clean up periodically as they go off... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
07-07-2016, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 4,700
Views: 1,564,891
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Mithadan
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Forum: The Books
07-02-2016, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,904
Posted By
Mithadan
Marhwini, if you want to change the spelling of...
Marhwini, if you want to change the spelling of your screen name, try reaching out to Barrow-Wight. Welcome to the Downs! It's been a long while since I read it, but you might want to peek at... |
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Forum: The Books
06-25-2016, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,904
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Mithadan
Fatty Bolger, who tried to be brave and heroic...
Fatty Bolger, who tried to be brave and heroic with limited success, and yet his acts may have had a major impact upon the outcome of LoTR. |
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Forum: The Books
05-08-2016, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,940
Posted By
Mithadan
Inziladun, way to blow up a developing theory. ;)...
Inziladun, way to blow up a developing theory. ;) When you posted, I had just finished reading and re-reading several chapters of LoTR for clues, as they are well spread out. I generally do not... |
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Forum: The Books
04-22-2016, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 20,244
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Mithadan
Regarding the Silmarils, I think they were...
Regarding the Silmarils, I think they were "powered" by the light of the two Trees. I do not have access to my books, but I seem to recall that in HoME, it is stated that Elvish "magic" is a... |
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Forum: The Books
04-22-2016, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,940
Posted By
Mithadan
Some follow up on an issue discussed in this...
Some follow up on an issue discussed in this thread. and I am re-reading LoTR and came across Gollum's own words regarding his capture by Sauron. As he and Frodo and Sam descend... |
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Forum: The Books
03-12-2016, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,839
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Mithadan
Galadriel55, a worthy effort.
Morthoron, not...
Galadriel55, a worthy effort. Morthoron, not so much. ;) I have done some research and have found little to explain what appears to be an intentional pattern, though others have commented upon... |
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Forum: The Books
02-25-2016, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,839
Posted By
Mithadan
My bad. Of course 2 is a prime. It is the only...
My bad. Of course 2 is a prime. It is the only even prime number, which also makes it stand out. |
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Forum: The Books
02-25-2016, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,839
Posted By
Mithadan
Tolkien's Numerical Fixation
I know next to nothing about numerology or the mythical significance of numbers. Five minutes of internet research uncovered some distinction between odd and even numbers with one representing male... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
02-25-2016, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 4,700
Views: 1,564,891
Posted By
Mithadan
Yes, have a great day Morthoron! Happy Birthday...
Yes, have a great day Morthoron! Happy Birthday to Estel! |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
02-11-2016, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 4,700
Views: 1,564,891
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Mithadan
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Forum: The Books
02-09-2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 34,929
Posted By
Mithadan
To make a confession, this thread was not just...
To make a confession, this thread was not just inspired by my prior post in the Doom of the Ring thread (which is a real expression of my curiosity) but also by something that I stumbled upon while... |
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Forum: The Books
02-06-2016, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 34,929
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Mithadan
Gandalf's "talent" was his ability to inspire,...
Gandalf's "talent" was his ability to inspire, persuade and encourage others to act. As Leaf comments, this ability is enhanced by the Ring that Gandalf bears. Does this impact upon his ability to... |
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Forum: The Books
02-05-2016, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 34,929
Posted By
Mithadan
The Fellowship - doomed to failIn a recent thread, "The Doom of the Ring," I made the following comment: "It is clear that Frodo did not have the will to destroy the Ring himself, particularly after the grueling journey to and... |
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Forum: The Books
02-04-2016, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 44,008
Posted By
Mithadan
I have not looked at Peoples of Middle Earth in...
I have not looked at Peoples of Middle Earth in some time. I recall that volume mentioning that Durin (the first) woke in Gundabad but do not recall any mention that Gundabad was a place where the... |
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Forum: The Books
01-26-2016, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 21,633
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Mithadan
Interesting. Makes me want to peek at Morgoth's...
Interesting. Makes me want to peek at Morgoth's Ring and the Osanwe-Kenta. It seems to me that the waking dreaming attributed to Legolas may be inherent in Elves. However, Frodo's experiences in... |
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Forum: The Books
01-24-2016, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 17,264
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Mithadan
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Forum: The Books
01-24-2016, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 17,264
Posted By
Mithadan
This is really perceptive. Frodo began by...This is really perceptive. Frodo began by seeking to save the Shire and lure the Ringwraiths away from his home. He then volunteered and set out to save not just the Shire but all of Middle Earth. ... |
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Forum: The Books
01-23-2016, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 17,264
Posted By
Mithadan
But "home" is not the same and can never be...
But "home" is not the same and can never be entirely made what it once was. This reminds me of the Odyssey. |
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Forum: The Movies
01-22-2016, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 57,413
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Mithadan
In your case, Morthoron may, if he wishes.
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In your case, Morthoron may, if he wishes. Through the lens of willing suspension of disbelief (and pretending that I have never read the books) I do not dislike Tauriel. From the perspective of... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
01-03-2016, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 37,133
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Mithadan
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Forum: The Books
12-23-2015, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,940
Posted By
Mithadan
My comment was pure speculation in the nature of...
My comment was pure speculation in the nature of connect the dots. Gollum was drawn to Mordor. "And sooner or later as he lurked and pried on the borders he would be caught and taken - for... |
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