Was Thingol a good King?

He was even acknowledged as high-king of all the Teleri in Beleriand, even after Doriath became hidden. On Melian’s advice, Thingol became an ally of the Dwarves of Belegost, who carved the caverns of Menegroth for him. In payment he gave them, along with many other things, the great pearl Nimphelos.

Who stole the silmarils?

The Valar then set this Silmaril as a Star and worn on his brow. The other two gems remained in Morgoth’s hands, and were taken from him only at the end of the War of Wrath. However, soon afterwards, they were stolen by Fëanor’s two surviving sons Maedhros and Maglor.

Is Maedhros older than Fingolfin?

We also know that Fingolfin is older than Maedhros (in The Silmarillion, when Maedhros hands over the High Kingship, he says “If there lay no grievance between us, lord, still the kingship would rightly come to you, the eldest here of the house of Finwe, and not the least wise.”

What happened to Thingol?

Thingol was lured out on a hunt with a small company of arms; he was ambushed by Dwarves in the woods, and was slain, allowing Menegroth to be taken and plundered. The Dwarves could not seize nor harm Melian, and she departed to seek Beren and Lúthien.

Did Thingol ever go to Valinor?

Elu Thingol is one of the three elves, along with Ingwë and Finwë, chosen by Oromë to go to Valinor. Uniquely among the Sindar, Thingol is considered to be of the Calaquendi, due to having seen the light of the Trees in Valinor.

Who saves Maedhros?

In a daring rescue, his cousin Fingon, helped by Thorondor the King of Eagles, saved him from torment, but he was forced to cut off Maedhros’ hand to release him from the shackle.

What does the name Maedhros mean?

The translation of Maedhros was originally “glitter of metal”, but was later changed to “well-formed/shapely copper” (S. maed ‘shapely’, ros ‘copper’). Tolkien explained that the translations of the Sindarin roots were meant to match the meaning of Maedhros’s Quenya names, Maitimo “well-shaped one” and Russandol.

Did Tolkien finish Quenta Silmarillion?

As Tolkien did not finish it, the collection was completed by his son Christopher with assistance of the young Guy Gavriel Kay. The title Quenta Silmarillion is translated as “the Tale of the Silmarils”.

What did Maedhros laugh at Thingol?

“Maedhros laughed saying: ‘A king is he that can hold his own or else his title is vain. Thingol does but grant us lands where his power does not run.

What does the Eldar say about water in The Silmarillion?

The Silmarillion Quotes (showing 1-30 of 131) “It is said by the Eldar that in water there lives yet the echo of the Music of the Ainur more than in any substance that is in this Earth; and many of the Children of Ilúvatar hearken still unsated to the voices of the Sea, and yet know not for what they listen.”. ―.

Is Quenta Silmarillion a true story?

Quenta Silmarillion is a collection of fictional legends written by J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published after his death as part of The Silmarillion together with four shorter stories. As Tolkien did not finish it, the collection was completed by his son Christopher with assistance of the young Guy Gavriel Kay.