Lúthien and Beren
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Lúthien and Beren are characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world Middle-earth. Lúthien is an elf, daughter of the elf-king Thingol and goddess-like Melian. Beren is a mortal man. The complex tale
Lúthien — a gouache painting depicting a scene from The Silmarillion by Ted Nasmith. It was published in the 1990 Tolkien Calendar.
Lúthien pleading with Mandos. Art by Gregor Roffalski
The Harrowing of Hell, Petites Heures, 14th-century illuminated manuscript for John, Duke of Berry
Possible influence from the Welsh "Culhwch and Olwen": heroic hound, woman with magical powers, warrior seeking her hand in marriage, demanding father. Illustration "Culhwch at Ysbaddaden's court" by Ernest Wallcousins, 1920
Noldor
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In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Noldor are a kindred of Elves who migrate west to the blessed realm of Valinor from the continent of Middle-earth, splitting from other groups of Elves as they we
The Tuatha Dé Danann depicted in John Duncan's 1911 Riders of the Sidhe
The Noldor have skill in weaving and needlework through Finwë's marriage to Míriel. Tolkien was aware that Germanic women were called weavers or embroiderers. Baldishol Tapestry pictured.