Lilies

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The name Lily refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Lily (disambiguation).

Lilies were large flowers that grow on slender stalks. Given many references to these flowers they must have been widespread in Middle-earth: In the Shire there were two Hobbits who were named "Lily", Lily Baggins[1] and Lily Cotton.[2] Among Gandalf's amazing array of fireworks was one in the shape of a lily, which could famously hang in the air throughout an entire evening.[3] Frodo and Sam found lilies when they came to Ithilien.[4] Éowyn, ill in the Houses of Healing, was described as "white as a lily".[5] Legolas sang of the green fields of Lebennin where "the while lilies sway".[6]

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References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Baggins of Hobbiton"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Houses of Healing"
  6. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Last Debate"
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