Q&A

Are people immortal in Valinor?

Are people immortal in Valinor?

It included Eldamar, the land of the Elves, who as immortals were permitted to live in Valinor. Aman was known somewhat misleadingly as “the Undying Lands”, but the land itself does not cause mortals to live forever. However, only immortal beings were generally allowed to reside there.

What happens in the undying lands?

The Undying Lands, which are Aman and Tol Eressëa, are the two lands that are home to the Ainur(Maiar, Valar). It was lifted off the Earth in the second age by Eru Illuvitar, and thenceforth no mortal could sail there. Only the immortal beings(elves, Maiar) could sail out of time and off the Earth into Aman.

Can a man go to Valinor?

Those who so rebelled were not allowed back to Valinor for many years, as of the Hiding of Valinor, but in the end pity was taken on them when Middle-earth began to fade and pass into the age of Men, and the exiled Ñoldor were allowed to pass back to the Undying Lands of their own accord when they felt ready to do so.

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Where is Valinor in The Hobbit?

Valinor as explained was the home of the Valar, the Powers of Middle-earth. The sea to the west of the island was called Ekkaia, or the Encircling Sea; it surrounded both Valinor and Middle-earth. Each of the Valar had their own region of the land where they resided and altered things to their desire.

What is so special about The Lord of the Rings?

The incredible thing about The Lord of the Rings is the way it took over Tolkien’s life. This was intended to be another children’s book but it quickly evolved from that into something far more epic.

Does Frodo go to Valinor mortal?

Frodo is mortal, and going to Valinor doesn’t change this. I don’t remember this being explicitly stated in The Lord of the Rings. Book VI closes as Frodo sails away. Gandalf, Galadriel and the others do not make any prophecies regarding what will happen in Valinor.

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What is the difference between LOTR and The Hobbit?

The Hobbit really just scratches the surface, LOTR takes us deeper into this mythical world the writer has dreamed up. The level of detail is simply staggering, Tolkien even created his own language for the book. For the casual reader, this book has so much to offer.