Brush Up on Your Lord of the Rings Lore With These 28 Interesting Facts

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John Summers • Contributor
Mar 24, 2024 10:00 PM EDT

Embark on a journey through Middle-earth with this collection of 28 interesting facts about The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, brought to you by the Imgur Gaiana. These facts delve into the depths of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary masterpiece, the epic film adaptations by Peter Jackson, and the life of the author himself. From hidden details in the movies to lesser-known tidbits about the books and their creator, this compilation is a treasure trove for fans of the beloved fantasy saga.

As we explore these fascinating insights, we'll uncover the dedication, creativity, and passion that went into bringing the world of hobbits, elves, and orcs to life. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Tolkien's work or a newcomer to the wonders of Middle-earth, these facts will enhance your appreciation for the enduring legacy of The Lord of the Rings. So, prepare to be enchanted by the magic, the lore, and the behind-the-scenes stories that make this series a timeless classic.

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  • 01
    Elrond's Ring was called Vilya the Ring of Sapphire, or the Ring of Air The most powerful of the three rings Its powers are unconfirmed, but speculation is that the ring gave Elrond his great talent for healing, or that it could control the elements ADDTEXT.COM
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    Gandalf had the third ring, called Narya The Ring of Fire it allowed for minor control of fire, but its main abilities were the power of great inspiration against evil, and despair It (like the other two) could also conceal the owner, and the ring itself was invisible to all but the other ringbearers ADDTEXT.COM
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    Sauron gave the Minor Rings to Men and Dwarves after the Elves discovered what an asshole he was The Seven and the Nine were not much different from each other, since they were all meant for elves anyway their effects on each race, however, were vastly different ABOTEXT.COM
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    The Nine given to men granted their wearers great power and unnatural long life But in a classic Sauron move, the rings corrupted the kings and turned them into servants of Sauron themselves tied to the fate of the One becoming the Nazgul It is theorized Gollum was going through this process, and may have become a wraith, had Bilbo not found the Ring
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    The Dwarves were ridiculously hardy folk abet So much so that they could resist Sauron's corruption (the only race capable of this) The Dwarven lords were never turned evil, but they still received the great power from the rings, which they used to amass vast fortunes This caused great greed in the Dwarves, bringing their great kingdoms to ruin (Sauron lucked the out)
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    Sauron poured most of his strength into The One When he had The One, his original strength was greatly enhanced, he could control the minor rings, and could survive physical death (he does this twice) meaning he was much less powerful without it Making The One both the first RPG endgame gear and the first Horcrux
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    Common knowledge is the Ring answers only to Sauron actually, anyone of sufficient power could effectively command it But the Ring is imbued with part of Sauron's soul as well as his power. Anyone who wields it would become as evil, and possibly more dangerous than Saurpmself Also, the more powerful you are, the faster the ring will corrupt you ADDTEXT.COM
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  • 08
    When the One Ring is destroyed, the power of the others is ended The Nazgul die off, the magic keeping Barad-Dur fails, and the remaining rings lose their power. the three great rings, despite not being made by Sauron, also just kind of stop working
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  • 09
    Sauron is alive and well during the War By the events of the main trilogy, Sauron has regained physical form, but is still too weak without the Ring. The Return of the King film originally had Aragorn dueling Sauron during the battle of the Morannon, but Peter Jackson felt this took importance from Frodo's journey, and CGI'd a troll into the fight ADDTEXT.COM
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  • 10
    Despite the Height advantage Durin's Bane is pretty much equal to Gandalf their fight lasts for ten days and they climb from the lowest point in moria to the highest point in middle earth, Durin's Tower
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  • 11
    Gwaihir, Lord of the Eagles, saves Gandalf Multiple times Because Gwaihir owes him his life. Early in his life, Gandalf saved Gwaihir from a poisoned orc arrow. They'd been BFFS ever since
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    There wasn't always a shortage of Dragons and Balrogs There were many more before the War of Wrath The largest battle of all time, with millions of combatants on both sides. It led to the destruction of much of Middle Earth and the death of most of the Dragons and Balrogs ADDTEXT.COM
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  • 13
    The Watcher in the Water looks pretty gnarly It's design in the film is completely made up. Tolkien never actually describes the creature, only saying that it had many tentacles [Hentai jokes go here]
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  • 14
    Shadowfax is Gandalf's loyal horse He's also hyper-intelligent Shadowfax is lord of the Mearas, an ancient breed which has served the Kings of Rohan for centuries. They refuse to be ridden by anyone else, save Gandalf.
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  • 15
    Sauron knows Shelob terrorizes his Orcs and actively encourages it he will often send patrols to Shelob's lair, assuring she and her children are well-fed He fancies her a pet, and a good watchdog NEW LINE CINEMA An AOL, Time Warner Company ADDTEXT.COM
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    Dragons could use the Jedi Mind Trick Tolkien describes the first Dragon, Glaurung, taunting a man into a trance, putting him under his command Their power also stretched out to their hoard,casting doubt and greed into the minds of those near it. this is the source of all of the issues at the end of the Hobbit ADOTEXT.COM
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    Treebeard tells us of the disappearance of the Entwives Tolkien believed Sauron had lled them all While he never confirmed it, Tolkien claimed that Sauron probably would have killed them, along with their gardens, during the War of the Last Alliance Council
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  • 18
    The Trolls in "The Hobbit" turn to Stone at dawn THEY'RE THE ONLY BREED THAT DOES SO. THE OTHER BREEDS (EXCEPT FOR THE OLOG-HAI) HATE SUNLIGHT, BUT THEY WON'T BECOME SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER TO ANIMATE BECAUSE OF IT.
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  • 19
    In a classic case of Video Game Logic, the Mumakil could be killed by a shingle shot To The EYE something we didn't have the privilege of seeing in the films
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  • 20
    The Dwarves were made by Aulë The Craftsman of The Valar co He made the dwarfs to share his vast knowledge of the Earth They were also made without the permission of the other Valar, and are very different from the other races as a result Desmith
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  • 21
    Erebor wasn't the only kingdom with a Dragon Problem Thanks to the Rings of Power The Rings gave the Dwarves great power, and worsened their legendary greed. Their hoards became so large that Dragons | them up hard took notice, and
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  • 22
    The Reason for Fili and Kili's death is controversial Some take note of how important the Uncle-Nephew relationship is to Tolkien (see: Theoden and Eomer) and claim he was reflecting this. Others believe he killed them off simply because he couldn't decide which would inherit Erebor ADOTEXT.COM
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  • 23
    Elves and Dwarves were once long-time allies Among other things, the elves grew tired of Dwarven greed, and cut off trade with them shortly after the War of the Last Alliance
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  • 24
    Gimli's friendship with Legolas helped save The Dwarves Together with Legolas (who led some of the remaining Elves), they rekindled trade and brought the Dwarves into a new age of success (he also became known as Gimli Elf-Friend, because it really was that unusual)
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  • 25
    We see the Glittering Caves brifely in The Two Towers (The Caves the women and children hide in during the battle of Helm's Deep) Gimli colonizes them after the War, becoming "The Lord of the Glittering Caves from here, the Dwarves rebuilt Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith. it was also the southernmost colony of the Dwarves ADDTEXT.COM
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  • 26
    The Dwarves were mostly absent during The War of the Last Alliance They had been so weakened by their Dragon problems that their contibution was hardly noticable
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  • 27
    3000 The Dwarves believed in reincarnation They believed their first king, Durin the Deathless, would be reincarnated six total times before the doom of their race Durin VI was Thorin's Great (x7) Grandfather
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  • 28
    Most Dwarves never marry Men outnumbered women 2-to-1 (and yes, the women did have beards) even then, less then half of the men married And many women never married either leading to extraordinarily low birthrates. Effectively making them the Pandas of Middle Earth ADDTEXT.COM
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