How did Maedhros stay alive? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadriel · 11-12-2011, 10:33 AM

Assuming that Morgoth both tortured and starved Maedhros (why wouldn't he?), and then hung him on the Thangorodrim for years upon years, how on earth did Maedhros stay alive? I know Elves' bodies are stronger and more resilient than humans', but Maedhros must have been ridiculously (and impossibly) strong to have survived all that.

Thoughts?

11-12-2011, 10:33 AM	#1
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	How did Maedhros stay alive? Assuming that Morgoth both tortured and starved Maedhros (why wouldn't he?), and then hung him on the Thangorodrim for years upon years, how on earth did Maedhros stay alive? I know Elves' bodies are stronger and more resilient than humans', but Maedhros must have been ridiculously (and impossibly) strong to have survived all that. Thoughts? __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil