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Mirror of Galadriel by [[Peter Xavier Price]]]]
Mirror of Galadriel by [[Peter Xavier Price]]]]
The '''Mirror of Galadriel''' was a basin filled with water in which one could see visions of the past, present and future, used by [[Galadriel]], the [[Lady of Lórien]].
The '''Mirror of Galadriel''' was a basin filled with water in which one could see far away visions of the past, present and future. It was used by [[Galadriel]], the [[Lady of Lórien]], in [[Caras Galadhon]].


On [[15 February]] {{TA|3019}}, while the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] were staying in [[Lothlórien]], she invited [[Frodo Baggins]] to look into it. Galadriel could not predict what the mirror would show and did not guarantee that its visions would come to pass.
On [[15 February]] {{TA|3019}}, while the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] were staying in [[Lothlórien]], she invited [[Frodo Baggins]] to look into it. Galadriel could not predict what the mirror would show and did not guarantee that its visions would come to pass.


[[Samwise Gamgee]] was also allowed a vision, which turned out to be a choice between returning to the Shire to prevent its destruction by technology or to continue on the quest with his master to prevent Sauron from destroying all of Middle-earth.<ref>{{FR|II7}}</ref>
[[Samwise Gamgee]] was also allowed a vision, which turned out to be a choice between returning to the Shire to prevent its destruction or to continue on the [[Quest for Mount Doom|quest]] with his master to prevent Sauron from conquering all [[Middle-earth]].<ref>{{FR|II7}}</ref>
 
The [[Phial of Galadriel]] contained water from the basin.
==Inspiration==
==Inspiration==
This recalls the ancient practice of water scrying or hydromancy: gazing into a shallow pool or bowl for purposes of divination. The Norns of Norse mythology used the Well of Urd as a scrying bowl.{{fact}}
This recalls the ancient practice of water scrying or hydromancy: gazing into a shallow pool or bowl for purposes of divination. The Norns of Norse mythology used the Well of Urd as a scrying bowl.{{fact}}
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==External links==
*[http://middle-earth.xenite.org/2014/04/17/how-does-the-mirror-of-galadriel-work/ How Does the Mirror of Galadriel Work?] by [[Michael Martinez]]
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Revision as of 07:05, 27 June 2014

The name Galadriel refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Galadriel (disambiguation).
The Mirror of Galadriel by Peter Xavier Price

The Mirror of Galadriel was a basin filled with water in which one could see far away visions of the past, present and future. It was used by Galadriel, the Lady of Lórien, in Caras Galadhon.

On 15 February T.A. 3019, while the Fellowship of the Ring were staying in Lothlórien, she invited Frodo Baggins to look into it. Galadriel could not predict what the mirror would show and did not guarantee that its visions would come to pass.

Samwise Gamgee was also allowed a vision, which turned out to be a choice between returning to the Shire to prevent its destruction or to continue on the quest with his master to prevent Sauron from conquering all Middle-earth.[1]

The Phial of Galadriel contained water from the basin.

Inspiration

This recalls the ancient practice of water scrying or hydromancy: gazing into a shallow pool or bowl for purposes of divination. The Norns of Norse mythology used the Well of Urd as a scrying bowl.[source?]

External links

References