Did the Necromancer practice necromancy? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aiwendil · 11-06-2002, 11:02 PM

I believe that HoMe X implies that Sauron may have contacted the lingering fear of dead Elves. I can't remember whether it mentions Sauron in particular, but I believe it says that this form of necromancy was practised by some humans. Considering his title ("The Necromancer"), I think Sauron probably practised this as well.

I don't think that necromancy necessarily involves the intent to predict the future. The OED simply says: "One who practises necromancy; one who claims to carry on communication with the dead; more generally, a wizard, magician, wonder-worker, conjurer."

Edit: I just checked "Necromancy" in the OED, where it does mention the foretelling of the future. Strange. I don't see any obvious reason for this connection to be made.

[ November 07, 2002: Message edited by: Aiwendil ]

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11-06-2002, 11:02 PM	#2
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	I believe that HoMe X implies that Sauron may have contacted the lingering fear of dead Elves. I can't remember whether it mentions Sauron in particular, but I believe it says that this form of necromancy was practised by some humans. Considering his title ("The Necromancer"), I think Sauron probably practised this as well. I don't think that necromancy necessarily involves the intent to predict the future. The OED simply says: "One who practises necromancy; one who claims to carry on communication with the dead; more generally, a wizard, magician, wonder-worker, conjurer." Edit: I just checked "Necromancy" in the OED, where it does mention the foretelling of the future. Strange. I don't see any obvious reason for this connection to be made. [ November 07, 2002: Message edited by: Aiwendil ] <font size=1 color=339966>[ 11:48 AM February 05, 2004: Message edited by: Aiwendil ]