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***Mithadan*** · 08-26-2001, 02:06 PM

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Re: Feanor!

In Morgoth's Ring, it is stated that Finwe remained in Mandos, in part out of grief for the evil wrought but primarily to allow Miriel to leave Mandos. For those unfamiliar with the tale, elves marry for life and are not allowed to remarry if a spouse dies because that spouse will eventually be re-embodied and permitted to leave Mandos creating a situation where an elf has 2 spouses. Miriel did not wish to return from Mandos (ever) and, after appealing to Manwe, Finwe was allowed to remarry Indis. After he was slain, Finwe elected to allow Miriel to return to life, giving up his ability to do so. This very short summary does not do the essay, which is rich is philosophy, law and traditions, any justice. Morgoth's Ring is highly recommended reading.

I know of no reason that Fingolfin would not have been allowed to leave Mandos after serving his time.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

08-26-2001, 02:06 PM	#37
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 956</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Feanor! In Morgoth's Ring, it is stated that Finwe remained in Mandos, in part out of grief for the evil wrought but primarily to allow Miriel to leave Mandos. For those unfamiliar with the tale, elves marry for life and are not allowed to remarry if a spouse dies because that spouse will eventually be re-embodied and permitted to leave Mandos creating a situation where an elf has 2 spouses. Miriel did not wish to return from Mandos (ever) and, after appealing to Manwe, Finwe was allowed to remarry Indis. After he was slain, Finwe elected to allow Miriel to return to life, giving up his ability to do so. This very short summary does not do the essay, which is rich is philosophy, law and traditions, any justice. Morgoth's Ring is highly recommended reading. I know of no reason that Fingolfin would not have been allowed to leave Mandos after serving his time. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.