elbereth

I found this, and thought I might share it. The blissful light of Stars From hands of Varda granted... Dark hair flowing, Naming each Star with love... Unfurl your cloak of night, Let us gaze in rapture on your beauty! The shadow of night covers your hair The kiss of stars within each eye...

So this is a short filmthat I just created and it's sort of my interpretation of Tolkien's beautifulpoem. Feedback appreciated! :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNM7Y7w--eQ

This well-known Elvish poem sung to Varda has caused some confusion for me. I am actually translating the song into Spanish, and this process is casuing me to analyze its meaning much deeper to make sure I carry as much meaning over to Spanish as possible. My question is with the phrase...

Hi! I have stumbled across this name a couple of times in The Fellowship of the Ring, and I can't really find out who/what it is. It is always said when the Ringwraiths are there, but I think the name sounds elvish? Can someone help me out here? Thanks

Yeah, the thread title caught your attention, didn't it? I guess you want an explanation... I was watching the Extended Edition of The Return of the King today and something struck me. When Aragorn reveals himself and his sword to Sauron using the palantír, you can hear "...silivren penna...

This paragraph from the conversation between Gildor and Frodo triggered a chain of thought: Could it have been that this "prayer" was indeed recognized by the Powers? We have of course the happening at Weathertop: And Strider's comments after the fight:

This is kind of a crazy question, but I am wondering if there are any Catholics here with a devotion to Mary who find themselves calling on Mary under the name of Elbereth? On the rare evenings when the sky is clear around here, I love to go outside and look at the beauty of the stars. A...

Does anyone know how much of the O Elbereth song was recorded for the movie? Where the heck do I find out more? I really want to hear it all. That singing is growing on me, and that says a lot because it was breath-taking even the first time. Does ayone not like this singing?

Who Are These People? first off who the hell is tom bombadill. Who's goldberry? Who are the barrow wights? Who is elbereth and gilthoniel? who are they?