Articles related to "Gondor"
The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
Which parts of Middle-earth will we not see?
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
Have A Happy Hobbit Holiday
Winter holidays the Hobbits celebrated, compared to holidays we celebrate today.
holidays • hobbits • christmas • chanukah • tolkien
Winter holidays the Hobbits celebrated, compared to holidays we celebrate today.
holidays • hobbits • christmas • chanukah • tolkien
Hobbit Tales, or Never There And Back Again...
A discussion of some of the other stories Tolkien could have told about Hobbits had he explained their history in greater detail.
hobbits • tolkien • shire • buckland • gondor
A discussion of some of the other stories Tolkien could have told about Hobbits had he explained their history in greater detail.
hobbits • tolkien • shire • buckland • gondor
Strange as news from Bree...
A discussion of Bree's significance and probable history in the Third Age.
bree • hobbits • arnor • dunedain • middle-earth
A discussion of Bree's significance and probable history in the Third Age.
bree • hobbits • arnor • dunedain • middle-earth
The Middle-earth Mysteries
A brief discussion of some of the unanswerable questions about Middle-earth's peoples, creatures, and history.
ents • spiders • dunedain • woses • druedain
A brief discussion of some of the unanswerable questions about Middle-earth's peoples, creatures, and history.
ents • spiders • dunedain • woses • druedain
Lonely Wanderers and the Tales That Almost Were
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
Ranger For Hire: Have Horse, Will Travel
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
The Merchants of Middle-earth
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
Resurrecting Dale, City of A Thousand Untold Stories
An examination of the events and peoples connected with the city of Dale, and some of the possibilities Tolkien would have considered had he devoted more time to its history and kings.
dale • erebor • tolkien • the hobbit • the lord of the rings
An examination of the events and peoples connected with the city of Dale, and some of the possibilities Tolkien would have considered had he devoted more time to its history and kings.
dale • erebor • tolkien • the hobbit • the lord of the rings
Ferthu Theoden Hal!
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Much ado about Arwen: Elven Princess
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Movie Costumes for Married Couples
Married couples who are looking for adult costume ideas can dress in famous couples' movie costumes for a Halloween costume party.
movie costumes • married couples • adult costume ideas • ideas for a costume party • halloween party
Married couples who are looking for adult costume ideas can dress in famous couples' movie costumes for a Halloween costume party.
movie costumes • married couples • adult costume ideas • ideas for a costume party • halloween party
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
Ghan-Buri-Ghan, Where Are You?
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
Kryptic Tales of Middle-earth
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
Speaking of Legolas...
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
Would Sandra Bullock be a good Mrs. Isildur?
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
Hey guys, how's the weather down there?
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
LOTR Art Project Ideas for Homeschoolers
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
The Sauron Strategies: Footsteps into Failure
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
Love, Middle-earth Style
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
Frodo's Temptation; Aragorn's Resistance
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
It is a dark and stormy movie...
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
Unwritten Tales of Love and War in Middle-Earth
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
When is a movie not just a movie?
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
Introducing Middle-earth Television Entertainment Group...
Some speculations about the directions in which Hollywood's television industry could take Middle-earth, as may surely happen once Peter Jackson's movies strike gold and set the innovative minds in the Entertainment Industry to thinking....
middle-earth • television • rangers • dunedain • hobbits
Some speculations about the directions in which Hollywood's television industry could take Middle-earth, as may surely happen once Peter Jackson's movies strike gold and set the innovative minds in the Entertainment Industry to thinking....
middle-earth • television • rangers • dunedain • hobbits
Movie Review: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
tolkien • frodo • sam • gandalf • aragon
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
tolkien • frodo • sam • gandalf • aragon
Beorning questions...
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
Are We Ready For Peter Jackson's Aragorn?
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
Where Are the Aragorn and Arwen Web Sites?
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
Choosing a World of Warcraft Faction
The World of Warcraft is divided between the Alliance and the Horde. Which faction a Warcraft player joins determines his or her place in the world of Azeroth.
world of warcraft faction • alliance • horde • scourge • warcraft character
The World of Warcraft is divided between the Alliance and the Horde. Which faction a Warcraft player joins determines his or her place in the world of Azeroth.
world of warcraft faction • alliance • horde • scourge • warcraft character
Glossing the Hobbit Heroes' Homecoming
Further comments regarding Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King' with particular attention paid to the omission of 'The Scouring of the Shire' from the filmatic version.
hobbit • saruman • wormtongue • battle of bywater • meriadoc
Further comments regarding Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King' with particular attention paid to the omission of 'The Scouring of the Shire' from the filmatic version.
hobbit • saruman • wormtongue • battle of bywater • meriadoc
Frodo's Temptation and The Wound That Wouldn't Heal
The first part of a reflection and reverie regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer.
frodo • tolkien • bilbo • ring of power • gandalf
The first part of a reflection and reverie regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer.
frodo • tolkien • bilbo • ring of power • gandalf
Indiana Jones and the Treasures of Middle-earth
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
harrison ford • middle-earth • silmarils • feanor • arkenstone
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
harrison ford • middle-earth • silmarils • feanor • arkenstone
Ethiopia Travel, Independent Travellers' Tips
Ethiopia, sub-Saharan Africa's oldest country, is its least typical. Be prepared for the unexpected with these useful tips for a memorable independent Ethiopia vacation.
ethiopia • ethiopia travel • travel advice in ethiopia • addis ababa • gondar
Ethiopia, sub-Saharan Africa's oldest country, is its least typical. Be prepared for the unexpected with these useful tips for a memorable independent Ethiopia vacation.
ethiopia • ethiopia travel • travel advice in ethiopia • addis ababa • gondar
Tolkien Themed Birthday Cake Ideas
Ideas for thrilling the birthday geek with a Middle-Earth novelty cake.
lotr cake ideas • lotr birthday cake ideas • lotr birthday cake • tolkien birthday cake ideas • tolkien birthday cake
Ideas for thrilling the birthday geek with a Middle-Earth novelty cake.
lotr cake ideas • lotr birthday cake ideas • lotr birthday cake • tolkien birthday cake ideas • tolkien birthday cake
Who Were the Real Heroes of Middle-Earth?
An analysis of how Tolkien's relationship with his wife Edith is metaphorically reflected in the relationships he created for his heroes and heroines.
beren • luthien • aragorn • arwen • lord of the rings
An analysis of how Tolkien's relationship with his wife Edith is metaphorically reflected in the relationships he created for his heroes and heroines.
beren • luthien • aragorn • arwen • lord of the rings
Ancient City of Gondar in Northern Ethiopia
Gondar is packed with tradition and an impressive display of Ethiopian history. The monuments have survived raids, earthquakes and the ravages of time.
ethiopia hotels • gondar ethiopia • ethiopia travel • ethiopia people • ethiopia church
Gondar is packed with tradition and an impressive display of Ethiopian history. The monuments have survived raids, earthquakes and the ravages of time.
ethiopia hotels • gondar ethiopia • ethiopia travel • ethiopia people • ethiopia church
And Now for the Other Love Story
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
Music Inspired by The Lord of the Rings
Fans of JRR Tolkien can enjoy a number of musical renditions of poetry found in Tolkien's works, as well as songs and music inspired by the LOTR books.
lord of the rings music • lotr soundtrack • tolkien music • tolkien poems • lord of the rings musical
Fans of JRR Tolkien can enjoy a number of musical renditions of poetry found in Tolkien's works, as well as songs and music inspired by the LOTR books.
lord of the rings music • lotr soundtrack • tolkien music • tolkien poems • lord of the rings musical
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves, Part II
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Movies?
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
The Quests of Middle-earth
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
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