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'''Silver''' is a highly reflective gray or white metal referenced often by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] in his [[legendarium]]. | '''Silver''' is a highly reflective gray or white metal referenced often by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] in his [[legendarium]]. | ||
One of the [[Two Trees]], [[Telperion]], was silver in color if not in material. [[Mithril]] is said to highly resemble silver. | One of the [[Two Trees]], [[Telperion]], was silver in color if not in material.<ref>{{S|Days}}</ref> ''[[Mithril]]'' is said to highly resemble silver.<ref>{{FR|II4}}</ref> | ||
The [[Falmari]] prized silver above gold, and their skill as silversmiths was esteemed even by the Noldor.<ref>{{HM|UT}}, p. 266</ref> | |||
Several examples of objects made of silver are the crown of [[Thingol|Elu Thingol]] of [[Doriath]], the silver harp of the [[House of the Harp]] in [[Gondolin]], the Tree of [[Gondor]], according to [[Bilbo Baggins]] the [[Uncommon words|habergeon]] of [[Eärendil]] (which, if true, suggests that silver was stronger in [[Middle-earth]] than in the real world), and one of the gates of Gondolin. As well, it was often referenced in titles and names (for example [[Celeborn]], ''silver-tree'', [[Celebrimbor]], ''silver-hand'', and [[Celebrindal]], ''silver-foot''). | Several examples of objects made of silver are the crown of [[Thingol|Elu Thingol]] of [[Doriath]], the silver harp of the [[House of the Harp]] in [[Gondolin]], the Tree of [[Gondor]], according to [[Bilbo Baggins]] the [[Uncommon words|habergeon]] of [[Eärendil]] (which, if true, suggests that silver was stronger in [[Middle-earth]] than in the real world), and one of the gates of Gondolin. As well, it was often referenced in titles and names (for example [[Celeborn]], ''silver-tree'', [[Celebrimbor]], ''silver-hand'', and [[Celebrindal]], ''silver-foot''). | ||
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*[[Quenya]]: ''[[telpë]]/[[tyelpë]]'' | *[[Quenya]]: ''[[telpë]]/[[tyelpë]]'' | ||
*[[Telerin]]: ''[[ | *[[Telerin]]: ''[[telepi]]'' | ||
*[[Khuzdul]]: ''[[kibil]]'' | *[[Khuzdul]]: ''[[kibil]]'' | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 04:05, 3 February 2015
Silver is a highly reflective gray or white metal referenced often by Tolkien in his legendarium.
One of the Two Trees, Telperion, was silver in color if not in material.[1] Mithril is said to highly resemble silver.[2]
The Falmari prized silver above gold, and their skill as silversmiths was esteemed even by the Noldor.[3]
Several examples of objects made of silver are the crown of Elu Thingol of Doriath, the silver harp of the House of the Harp in Gondolin, the Tree of Gondor, according to Bilbo Baggins the habergeon of Eärendil (which, if true, suggests that silver was stronger in Middle-earth than in the real world), and one of the gates of Gondolin. As well, it was often referenced in titles and names (for example Celeborn, silver-tree, Celebrimbor, silver-hand, and Celebrindal, silver-foot).
Names
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- The Dwarves of Moria and other holds export silver to the Elves. Especially the Noldor are said to covet silver.[4]
External links
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Beginning of Days"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, p. 266
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1994), Treasures of Middle-earth (2nd edition) (#2010)
