Articles related to "The Peoples Of Middle Earth"
Something Wicked This Way Comes
How could Sauron have returned to life and established himself on Dol Guldur without someone noticing? Even if his resurrection occurred in secret, Greenwood the Great could not have become Mirkwood overnight. So, what happened?
greenwood the great • mirkwood • dol guldur • amon lanc • the disaster of the gladden fields
How could Sauron have returned to life and established himself on Dol Guldur without someone noticing? Even if his resurrection occurred in secret, Greenwood the Great could not have become Mirkwood overnight. So, what happened?
greenwood the great • mirkwood • dol guldur • amon lanc • the disaster of the gladden fields
Welcome to the New Middle-Earth, Pilgrim!
This is the second in a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
the peoples of middle-earth • vinyar tengwar • unfinished tales • the lord of the rings • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
This is the second in a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
the peoples of middle-earth • vinyar tengwar • unfinished tales • the lord of the rings • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
Browsing the Compleat Middle-Earth Library
The study of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and works is an ever-expanding field. Here is a road-map for readers new and old to help them navigate their way through the winding paths of Tolkiendom.
j.r.r. tolkien • the history of middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the new shadow
The study of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and works is an ever-expanding field. Here is a road-map for readers new and old to help them navigate their way through the winding paths of Tolkiendom.
j.r.r. tolkien • the history of middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the new shadow
Elves By the Numbers
How many Noldor reached Aman? How many returned to Middle-earth? These questions have annoyed Tolkien fans for years. But though we cannot know what J.R.R. Tolkien intended, we can make some educated guestimates.
j.r.r. tolkien • christopher tolkien • the lord of the rings • the history of middle-earth • the peoples of middle-earth
How many Noldor reached Aman? How many returned to Middle-earth? These questions have annoyed Tolkien fans for years. But though we cannot know what J.R.R. Tolkien intended, we can make some educated guestimates.
j.r.r. tolkien • christopher tolkien • the lord of the rings • the history of middle-earth • the peoples of middle-earth
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
Middle-Earth Revised, Again
Was The Silmarillion really the only unwritten chapter left in the history of Middle-earth, or have we all overlooked another project, just as broad in scope, which Tolkien left unfinished at his death?
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • the hobbit • the lord of the rings • christopher tolkien
Was The Silmarillion really the only unwritten chapter left in the history of Middle-earth, or have we all overlooked another project, just as broad in scope, which Tolkien left unfinished at his death?
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • the hobbit • the lord of the rings • christopher tolkien
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
Under-dogs of Middle-earth
One staple of modern film and fantasy is the tale of the under-dog - the poor bloke for whom there apparently is no hope. JRR Tolkien drew from the ancient texts he studied to craft stories of the under-dogs of Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • lord of the rings • aragorn • rohan
One staple of modern film and fantasy is the tale of the under-dog - the poor bloke for whom there apparently is no hope. JRR Tolkien drew from the ancient texts he studied to craft stories of the under-dogs of Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • lord of the rings • aragorn • rohan
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves!
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
It's All in the Family: The Elweans and Ingweans
The first of two essays examines the Eldarin genealogies and whether it is possible to state definitively who was related to whom and how. The Ingweans and Elweans are the royal families of the Vanyar and Sindar.
ingwe • elwe thingol • the book of lost tales • the ruin of doriath • christopher tolkien
The first of two essays examines the Eldarin genealogies and whether it is possible to state definitively who was related to whom and how. The Ingweans and Elweans are the royal families of the Vanyar and Sindar.
ingwe • elwe thingol • the book of lost tales • the ruin of doriath • christopher tolkien
It's All in the Family: The Finweans
The second of two articles examining the families of the Eldarin kings. With the publication of The Peoples of Middle-earth, we learned Tolkien's final decisions on who was related to whom, and how.
finweans • the lord of the rings • the silmarillion • morgoth's ring • tolkien
The second of two articles examining the families of the Eldarin kings. With the publication of The Peoples of Middle-earth, we learned Tolkien's final decisions on who was related to whom, and how.
finweans • the lord of the rings • the silmarillion • morgoth's ring • tolkien
Before the Numenoreans Came
What was Eriador like in the years between the departure of the Numenoreans over Sea and their eventual return? We can extrapolate a few ideas based on things J.R.R. Tolkien said concerning the history of the Dunedain.
gil-galad • elrond • lindon • beleriand • cirdan
What was Eriador like in the years between the departure of the Numenoreans over Sea and their eventual return? We can extrapolate a few ideas based on things J.R.R. Tolkien said concerning the history of the Dunedain.
gil-galad • elrond • lindon • beleriand • cirdan
Razing Arnor: How real were the Dunadan conspiracies?
Tolkien never explained how and why Arnor was divided into three kingdoms. Here are some speculations on possible causes leading up to the traumatic event, and an analysis of its consequences.
arnor • gondor • tarannon falastur • beruthiel • earendur
Tolkien never explained how and why Arnor was divided into three kingdoms. Here are some speculations on possible causes leading up to the traumatic event, and an analysis of its consequences.
arnor • gondor • tarannon falastur • beruthiel • earendur
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
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
The Men Who Would Be Steward
A look at how the Stewards of Gondor compare to historical families which rose from stewardship to kingship, and why the Ruling Stewards never made themselves kings.
boromir • denethor • ruling stewards • gondor and arnor • elendil
A look at how the Stewards of Gondor compare to historical families which rose from stewardship to kingship, and why the Ruling Stewards never made themselves kings.
boromir • denethor • ruling stewards • gondor and arnor • elendil
Lord of the Rings Online in Review
What makes The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar any different from other MMORPG games already in the market?
turbine inc. • lord of the rings online • shadows of angmar • j.r.r. tolkien • mmorpg
What makes The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar any different from other MMORPG games already in the market?
turbine inc. • lord of the rings online • shadows of angmar • j.r.r. tolkien • mmorpg
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Failure
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
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
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
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
The Tip of the Iceberg: New Information About Middle-Earth
This is the first of a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
elvish linguistic fellowship • vinyar tengwar • mythopoeic society • osanwe-kenta • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
This is the first of a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
elvish linguistic fellowship • vinyar tengwar • mythopoeic society • osanwe-kenta • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
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
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
Make Room for Dragons
Is it possible to explain why Tolkien did not write about dragons in the Second Age? Some new twists on old ideas may reveal the truth about where the dragons went and what they were (or were not) up to.
dragons • melkor • morgoth • sauron • gil-galad
Is it possible to explain why Tolkien did not write about dragons in the Second Age? Some new twists on old ideas may reveal the truth about where the dragons went and what they were (or were not) up to.
dragons • melkor • morgoth • sauron • gil-galad
Riding in Carts With Hobbits
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
celts • julius caesar • tolkien • hobbits • thain
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
celts • julius caesar • tolkien • hobbits • thain
Simple Hobbits Have Lots of Friends
Middle-earth is clearly based on the medieval traditions of Sicily. Tolkien's allegory against the perils of allowing organized crime to flourish in an apathetic society is one of the 20th century's truly underappreciated social commentaries.
organized crime • mafia • mafiasi • isengard • saruman
Middle-earth is clearly based on the medieval traditions of Sicily. Tolkien's allegory against the perils of allowing organized crime to flourish in an apathetic society is one of the 20th century's truly underappreciated social commentaries.
organized crime • mafia • mafiasi • isengard • saruman
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
The Magic of the Minstrels
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
All the King's Horses and All the King's Men...
This is the third in a series of articles exploring previously unpublished texts about Middle-earth. The 'Osanwe-kenta' text is closely identified with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Orcs' essay and 'Quendi and Eldar'. But there may also be a connection with the much later 'Shibboleth of Feanor'.
osanwe-kenta • shibboleth of feanor • quendi and eldar
This is the third in a series of articles exploring previously unpublished texts about Middle-earth. The 'Osanwe-kenta' text is closely identified with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Orcs' essay and 'Quendi and Eldar'. But there may also be a connection with the much later 'Shibboleth of Feanor'.
osanwe-kenta • shibboleth of feanor • quendi and eldar
Ithilien, Moon Over Gondor
Ithilien rose and fell with the fortunes of Gondor, but when all else was lost, Gondor hung on to Isildur's former home tenaciously. What did this land mean to the people Isildur left behind?
isildur • anarion • last alliance of elves and men • gil-galad • arnor
Ithilien rose and fell with the fortunes of Gondor, but when all else was lost, Gondor hung on to Isildur's former home tenaciously. What did this land mean to the people Isildur left behind?
isildur • anarion • last alliance of elves and men • gil-galad • arnor
Just Whose Middle-earth Is It, Anyway?
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
Notinole from Babylon to Middle-earth
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Seeking the Wayward Children of Numenor
How did Arnor and Gondor come to be, and what were the fundamental differences between the characters of the two realms? And what was the contribution of Numenor to their founding? A discussion of the origins of Arnor and Gondor explores the dynamics of Numenorean culture and how it laid the foundation for the two realms in exile.
tolkien • osgiliath • annuminas • pelargir • fornost erain
How did Arnor and Gondor come to be, and what were the fundamental differences between the characters of the two realms? And what was the contribution of Numenor to their founding? A discussion of the origins of Arnor and Gondor explores the dynamics of Numenorean culture and how it laid the foundation for the two realms in exile.
tolkien • osgiliath • annuminas • pelargir • fornost erain
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
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
Gil-galad was an Elven-king...
A discussion of Gil-galad's history and genealogy, and the importance of The Silmarillion in studying Gil-galad.
gil-galad • elendil • numenor • finwe • lindon
A discussion of Gil-galad's history and genealogy, and the importance of The Silmarillion in studying Gil-galad.
gil-galad • elendil • numenor • finwe • lindon
Have Island, Will Rebel
Did Numenorean society follow an inevitable path toward division because the kings retained, respected, and enlarged autonomous traditions? Were the noble families of Numenor able to influence the policies of the kings both directly and indirectly? This article examines the roots of Numenorean politcal power and the connections between that power and the economic forces of the Numenorean civilization.
numenor • edain of beleriand • beorians • marachians • elros tar-minyatur
Did Numenorean society follow an inevitable path toward division because the kings retained, respected, and enlarged autonomous traditions? Were the noble families of Numenor able to influence the policies of the kings both directly and indirectly? This article examines the roots of Numenorean politcal power and the connections between that power and the economic forces of the Numenorean civilization.
numenor • edain of beleriand • beorians • marachians • elros tar-minyatur
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 Wars of the Glorfindels
Glorfindel has been the subject of much curiosity and discussion through the years despite how little J.R.R. Tolkien actually told us about this character. And yet it wasn't always that way....
glorfindel • gondolin • turgon • noldor • vanyar
Glorfindel has been the subject of much curiosity and discussion through the years despite how little J.R.R. Tolkien actually told us about this character. And yet it wasn't always that way....
glorfindel • gondolin • turgon • noldor • vanyar
Tip-toe Through the Toponymy
Tolkien may have left clues about his thoughts on Hobbit history and roots in the Shire place-names and family names. Rohan's linguistic ties to other lands such as Dale and the Shire may also be hidden in simple names like Upbourn and Westfold.
shire toponymy • english toponymy • shire place-names • rohan place-names • rohirric
Tolkien may have left clues about his thoughts on Hobbit history and roots in the Shire place-names and family names. Rohan's linguistic ties to other lands such as Dale and the Shire may also be hidden in simple names like Upbourn and Westfold.
shire toponymy • english toponymy • shire place-names • rohan place-names • rohirric
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
Shhh! It's a Secret Ring!
Who knew about the Rings of Power at the end of the Third Age? It requires some historical detective work to figure out who knew about them in the first place, who learned about them later, and who would have been around to forget about them.
rings of power • the one ring • numenor • eregion • noldor
Who knew about the Rings of Power at the end of the Third Age? It requires some historical detective work to figure out who knew about them in the first place, who learned about them later, and who would have been around to forget about them.
rings of power • the one ring • numenor • eregion • noldor
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |