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Both Frodo and [[Samwise Gamgee]] used the phial to fend off the attacks of [[Shelob]], and escape her [[Shelob's Lair|lair]] on the borders of [[Mordor]].<ref>{{TT|Lair}}</ref> Sam later used it to overcome the will of the [[Two Watchers]] at the [[Tower of Cirith Ungol]].<ref>{{RK|Tower}}</ref> Sam also attempted to use the light in the [[Cracks of Doom|Crack of Doom]] but the light from the glass faded because they were in the heart of [[Sauron]]'s domain.<ref>{{RK|Doom}}</ref> | Both Frodo and [[Samwise Gamgee]] used the phial to fend off the attacks of [[Shelob]], and escape her [[Shelob's Lair|lair]] on the borders of [[Mordor]].<ref>{{TT|Lair}}</ref> Sam later used it to overcome the will of the [[Two Watchers]] at the [[Tower of Cirith Ungol]].<ref>{{RK|Tower}}</ref> Sam also attempted to use the light in the [[Cracks of Doom|Crack of Doom]] but the light from the glass faded because they were in the heart of [[Sauron]]'s domain.<ref>{{RK|Doom}}</ref> | ||
When [[Gollum]] led Frodo and Sam into Shelob's Lair, Frodo exclaimed in [[Quenya]], "[[Aiya]] [[ | When [[Gollum]] led Frodo and Sam into Shelob's Lair, Frodo exclaimed in [[Quenya]], "[[Aiya]] [[elenion]] [[ancalima]]!" (likely translating to "Hail brightest of stars"<ref>{{webcite|author=Various|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/groups/192541504259582/permalink/637589949754733/|articlename=Post at The Tolkien Society Facebook page|dated=6 November 2016|website=[http://www.facebook.com www.facebook.com]|accessed=6 November 2016}}</ref>). | ||
Upon Frodo's departure from [[Middle-earth]], the light from the phial faded as it reached the shores of [[Eldamar]].<ref>{{RK|Havens}}</ref> | Upon Frodo's departure from [[Middle-earth]], the light from the phial faded as it reached the shores of [[Eldamar]].<ref>{{RK|Havens}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:04, 6 November 2016
- "...and slowly the ship slipped away down the long grey firth; and the light of the glass of Galadriel that Frodo bore glimmered and was lost."
- ― The Return of the King, The Grey Havens
The Phial of Galadriel, or Star-glass, was the gift that Galadriel bestowed to Frodo Baggins.
History
Galadriel gave Frodo this gift upon the Fellowship's departure from Lothlórien.[1] It would stay among his possessions unused until reaching the edge of Mordor.
As Frodo, Sam and Gollum approached the Stairs of Cirith Ungol, Frodo saw a great mass of cavalrymen led by the Lord of the Nazgûl. When the Witch-king stopped, Frodo feared they had been spotted; against his will, Frodo moves his hand towards the ring. Instead, he touched the Phial - which he had forgotten - and the Witch-king continued on his way.[2]
Both Frodo and Samwise Gamgee used the phial to fend off the attacks of Shelob, and escape her lair on the borders of Mordor.[3] Sam later used it to overcome the will of the Two Watchers at the Tower of Cirith Ungol.[4] Sam also attempted to use the light in the Crack of Doom but the light from the glass faded because they were in the heart of Sauron's domain.[5]
When Gollum led Frodo and Sam into Shelob's Lair, Frodo exclaimed in Quenya, "Aiya elenion ancalima!" (likely translating to "Hail brightest of stars"[6]).
Upon Frodo's departure from Middle-earth, the light from the phial faded as it reached the shores of Eldamar.[7]
| Gifts of Galadriel |
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| Andúril's sheath · Elfstone · Boromir's belt · Merry and Pippin's belts · Bow of the Galadhrim · Sam's garden box · Hair of Galadriel · Phial of Galadriel |
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Farewell to Lórien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Shelob's Lair"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Tower of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Mount Doom"
- ↑ Various, "Post at The Tolkien Society Facebook page" dated 6 November 2016, www.facebook.com (accessed 6 November 2016)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Grey Havens"
