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Taimar · 10-31-2000, 06:45 AM

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Re: The Doom of the Noldor

I think it is intended as a prophecy. Perhaps the Noldor themselves, especially the House of Feanor, considered it to be a curse. If one believes (as I do, though it is hard to be certain) that the speaker is Mandos himself, then it is merely an example of his prescience. If I remember clearly the speech itself is rather vague, and predicts the ruin of the Feanorians and the more general anguish to be suffered by those continuing with the journey.

I think the `Doom of the Noldor` speech was an attempt to persuade the people of Fingolfin and Finarfin to forsake the journey to Middle-Earth. As such, it was partially successful.

Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>

10-31-2000, 06:45 AM	#3
Taimar Spirit of the Downfallen West Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 360	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of the Downfallen West Posts: 368</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: The Doom of the Noldor I think it is intended as a prophecy. Perhaps the Noldor themselves, especially the House of Feanor, considered it to be a curse. If one believes (as I do, though it is hard to be certain) that the speaker is Mandos himself, then it is merely an example of his prescience. If I remember clearly the speech itself is rather vague, and predicts the ruin of the Feanorians and the more general anguish to be suffered by those continuing with the journey. I think the `Doom of the Noldor` speech was an attempt to persuade the people of Fingolfin and Finarfin to forsake the journey to Middle-Earth. As such, it was partially successful. Look into the http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/library/classiccourt/77/Mirror of Desire.</a> </p>