Third Dark Lord, or Melkor's Return? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Barrel-rider · 08-17-2016, 01:26 PM

I've heard it said that, according to prophecy, before the Battle of Battles, Melkor was to return.

I've wondered myself if this was meant to be taken literally, or metaphorically. In other words, whether or not Melkor would return as the Melkor we all know and despise, or in a new body, as a third and final Dark Lord.

But when I think about it, Melkor never really left, as in his influence was present all throughout Middle Earth history.

So, what do you guys think? Metaphor, or literal?

08-17-2016, 01:26 PM	#1
Barrel-rider Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: End of the Bag, yet no bag went over me. Posts: 13	Third Dark Lord, or Melkor's Return? I've heard it said that, according to prophecy, before the Battle of Battles, Melkor was to return. I've wondered myself if this was meant to be taken literally, or metaphorically. In other words, whether or not Melkor would return as the Melkor we all know and despise, or in a new body, as a third and final Dark Lord. But when I think about it, Melkor never really left, as in his influence was present all throughout Middle Earth history. So, what do you guys think? Metaphor, or literal? __________________ Three rings for the Elven-kings munchin' on rye, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their nightly drinks alone, nine for Mortal "Men" doomed to cry, one for the Barrel lord on his barrel-y throne in the land of hoarders where the fellows cry.

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