The Doom of the Noldor

[Taimar]

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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>