King under the Mountain - Revision history

Sage at 18:58, 22 September 2012

2012-09-22T18:58:23Z

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	The term "[[Wikipedia:King under the Mountain\|King under the Mountain]]" is a philological term for a certain motif in various mythologies and folklore around the world. It refers to a kingly figure who remains hidden in a mountain or cave until a messianic return at the appointed time.		The term "[[Wikipedia:King under the Mountain\|King under the Mountain]]" is a philological term for a certain motif in various mythologies and folklore around the world. It refers to a kingly figure who remains hidden in a mountain or cave until a messianic return at the appointed time.

−	According to the Wikipedia article, the motif is also present at several points in [[Tolkien]]'s [[legendarium]]: [[Ar-Pharazôn]] with his [[Great ~~Armada~~]] was buried in the [[Caves of the Forgotten]] beneath the [[Pelori]] until the [[End of the World]]; the [[King of the Dead]] and the [[Men of the Mountains]] in [[Dunharrow]], who returned to fulfill their oath; and of course the King under the Mountain himself, with Thorin's return to Erebor. Other figures can include [[Feanor]] and [[Túrin]] (said to return from the dead at the [[Dagor Dagorath]]); and the [[King of Gondor]] (with [[Aragorn]] as the returned King).	+	According to the Wikipedia article, the motif is also present at several points in [[Tolkien]]'s [[legendarium]]: [[Ar-Pharazôn]] with his [[Great Armament]] was buried in the [[Caves of the Forgotten]] beneath the [[Pelori]] until the [[End of the World]]; the [[King of the Dead]] and the [[Men of the Mountains]] in [[Dunharrow]], who returned to fulfill their oath; and of course the King under the Mountain himself, with Thorin's return to Erebor. Other figures can include [[Feanor]] and [[Túrin]] (said to return from the dead at the [[Dagor Dagorath]]); and the [[King of Gondor]] (with [[Aragorn]] as the returned King).

	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]		[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]

Sage at 18:57, 22 September 2012

2012-09-22T18:57:24Z

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	# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]		# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]
	# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]		# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]
		+	==Inspiration==
		+	The term "[[Wikipedia:King under the Mountain\|King under the Mountain]]" is a philological term for a certain motif in various mythologies and folklore around the world. It refers to a kingly figure who remains hidden in a mountain or cave until a messianic return at the appointed time.
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		+	According to the Wikipedia article, the motif is also present at several points in [[Tolkien]]'s [[legendarium]]: [[Ar-Pharazôn]] with his [[Great Armada]] was buried in the [[Caves of the Forgotten]] beneath the [[Pelori]] until the [[End of the World]]; the [[King of the Dead]] and the [[Men of the Mountains]] in [[Dunharrow]], who returned to fulfill their oath; and of course the King under the Mountain himself, with Thorin's return to Erebor. Other figures can include [[Feanor]] and [[Túrin]] (said to return from the dead at the [[Dagor Dagorath]]); and the [[King of Gondor]] (with [[Aragorn]] as the returned King).

	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]		[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]

KingAragorn Bot: Bot Message: changing links

2011-08-05T00:25:10Z

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	# [[Thorin I]] – abandoned the Kingdom for the [[Grey Mountains]]		# [[Thorin I]] – abandoned the Kingdom for the [[Grey Mountains]]
	# [[Thrór]] – restored the Kingdom but lost it to [[Smaug]]		# [[Thrór]] – restored the Kingdom but lost it to [[Smaug]]
−	# [[Thorin ~~Oakenshield~~\|Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom	+	# [[Thorin\|Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom
	# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]		# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]
	# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]		# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]

	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]		[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]

Mithbot: Bot Message: re-linked Thorin Oakenshield

2011-04-06T15:48:54Z

Bot Message: re-linked Thorin Oakenshield

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	# [[Thorin I]] – abandoned the Kingdom for the [[Grey Mountains]]		# [[Thorin I]] – abandoned the Kingdom for the [[Grey Mountains]]
	# [[Thrór]] – restored the Kingdom but lost it to [[Smaug]]		# [[Thrór]] – restored the Kingdom but lost it to [[Smaug]]
−	# [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom	+	# [[Thorin Oakenshield\|Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom
	# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]		# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]
	# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]		# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]

	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]		[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]

Mithbot: Bot Message: re-linked Thorin Stonehelm

2011-04-06T15:07:16Z

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	# [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom		# [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom
	# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]		# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]
−	# [[Thorin III Stonehelm]]	+	# [[Thorin Stonehelm\|Thorin III Stonehelm]]

	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]		[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]

Mithbot: Bot Message: re-linked Dáin Ironfoot

2011-04-06T14:52:58Z

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	# [[Thrór]] – restored the Kingdom but lost it to [[Smaug]]		# [[Thrór]] – restored the Kingdom but lost it to [[Smaug]]
	# [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom		# [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] – regained the Kingdom
−	# [[Dáin II Ironfoot]]	+	# [[Dáin Ironfoot\|Dáin II Ironfoot]]
	# [[Thorin III Stonehelm]]		# [[Thorin III Stonehelm]]

	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]		[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]

KingAragorn: moved Kings under the Mountain to King under the Mountain over redirect: moving back to the right place

2011-03-24T21:13:34Z

moved Kings under the Mountain to King under the Mountain over redirect: moving back to the right place

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−	'''King under the Mountain''' was the title taken by [[Thráin I]], founder of the Dwarf-kingdom of [[Lonely Mountain]], and maintained by those Kings of [[Durin's folk]] who dwelt there. The line was broken twice, once by [[Thorin I]] (he and four generations of his descendants ruled from the [[Grey Mountains]], not Lonely Mountain), and once by the [[Dragon]] [[Smaug]] (who claimed the title for himself). In both cases, the line was restored to a rightful heir.	+	'''King under the Mountain''' was the title taken by [[Thráin I]], founder of the Dwarf-kingdom of [[Lonely Mountain]], and maintained by those Kings of [[Durin's folk]] who dwelt there. The line was broken twice, once by [[Thorin I]] (he and four generations of his descendants ruled from the [[Grey Mountains]], not Lonely Mountain), and once by the [[Dragons\|Dragon]] [[Smaug]] (who claimed the title for himself). In both cases, the line was restored to a rightful heir.

	== The Line of Kings under the Mountain ==		== The Line of Kings under the Mountain ==

Aule the Smith: An Eagle has picked up King under the Mountain and carried it to Kings under the Mountain

2008-10-04T13:18:18Z

An Eagle has picked up King under the Mountain and carried it to Kings under the Mountain

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Revision as of 13:18, 4 October 2008

Narfil Palùrfalas at 17:59, 14 July 2007

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−	~~The~~ title taken by [[Thráin I]], founder of the Dwarf-kingdom of [[Lonely Mountain]], and maintained by those Kings of [[Durin's folk]] who dwelt there. The line was broken twice, once by [[Thorin I]] (he and four generations of his descendants ruled from the [[Grey Mountains]], not Lonely Mountain), and once by the [[Dragon]] [[Smaug]] (who claimed the title for himself). In both cases, the line was restored to a rightful heir.	+	'''King under the Mountain''' was the title taken by [[Thráin I]], founder of the Dwarf-kingdom of [[Lonely Mountain]], and maintained by those Kings of [[Durin's folk]] who dwelt there. The line was broken twice, once by [[Thorin I]] (he and four generations of his descendants ruled from the [[Grey Mountains]], not Lonely Mountain), and once by the [[Dragon]] [[Smaug]] (who claimed the title for himself). In both cases, the line was restored to a rightful heir.

	== The Line of Kings under the Mountain ==		== The Line of Kings under the Mountain ==
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	# [[Thorin III Stonehelm]]		# [[Thorin III Stonehelm]]

−	[[Category: Titles]]	+	[[Category:Dwarven Titles]]