Coincidence?

[Lindale]

Originally Posted by Findegil

Since the discussion has lost the swords of Eol fare behind, this might be out of place, but here it goes anyway: As fare as I remember the swords were not black to begin with. They were shiny steel as any other normal balde. Anglachel changed to the black colour only after the death of Beleg.

Respectfuly
Findegil

I beg your pardon, where was this mentioned? It was the black sword with the dark heart of its owner.

I can't recall this particular anime, but it had a meteorite and a black sword forged from it. Tolkien's influence perhaps, or are there other myths it might draw influence from?

With regards to black stones, I just want to mention in Chinese tradition jade is something very very precious; a jade is (unless I'm heavily mistaken) given to a child and the child must hold on to that jade. Jade changes color in time, and the color that will show after some years is used to predict the person's future, temperament, etc. I agree with Rune: JRRT may never have intended for the Kaaba to be related to his works.