They were regularly prohibited because they were mortal, just like Men. The "repeating" Durins are different persons - new kings named after famous kinds of old. Dwarves believe that, after death, they are sent to the Hall of Mandos where they have their own space set aside. There they will wait for the destruction of Arda at which point they will join with their maker, Aule, in the remaking of the world.
[ October 27, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]
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