Brush Up on Your Lord of the Rings Lore With These 28 Interesting Facts

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John Summers • Contributor
Mar 18, 2024 11:00 PM EDT

Embark on a journey through Middle-earth with this collection of 28 interesting facts about The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, brought to you by the Imgur Gaiana. These facts delve into the depths of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary masterpiece, the epic film adaptations by Peter Jackson, and the life of the author himself. From hidden details in the movies to lesser-known tidbits about the books and their creator, this compilation is a treasure trove for fans of the beloved fantasy saga.

As we explore these fascinating insights, we'll uncover the dedication, creativity, and passion that went into bringing the world of hobbits, elves, and orcs to life. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Tolkien's work or a newcomer to the wonders of Middle-earth, these facts will enhance your appreciation for the enduring legacy of The Lord of the Rings. So, prepare to be enchanted by the magic, the lore, and the behind-the-scenes stories that make this series a timeless classic.

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  • 01
    Galadriel gives Frodo "the light of Earendil", who is not just a star. he's also Elrond's dad.
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    Brad Dourif had to shave off his eyebrows for his role as Wormtongue. Over two years of going back and forth to set, he had to shave them five times.
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    In keeping with his character in The Lord of the Rings, Legolas almost never blinks during the story - only doing so when he is wounded, as shown in The Desolation of Smaug.
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    THE HOBBIT NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE J.R.R. TOLKIEN 75 ANNIVERSARY EDITION THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING 50 1.R.R. TOLKIES J. R. R. Tolkien typed all 1200 pages of lord of the rings with two fingers H
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  • 05
    There are, 62 generations between Elros and Aragorn. While Arwen is the daughter of Elrond.
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    Although he lived among the Silvan Elves, Legolas was not one himself. His father Thranduil had originally come from Lindon; he and his son were actually Sindar, or "Grey Elves
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  • 07
    In Botfa, Evangeline (actress who plays Tauriel) revealed that when she bent down to kiss Aidan Turner (actor who plays KILI) a string of snot came out of her nose into Aidan's lips.
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  • 08
    Bifur bytale In the books, Bifur didn't actually have an axe in his head.
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    Arwen is said to be the reincarnation of Luthien who was considered the most beautiful of all the elves.
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  • 10
    During Bilbo's farewell speech at his party, his cake (wich was polystyrene) was actually on fire! but because Sir lan Holm was doing such a good take, they just kept filming and actually used it in the film.
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  • 11
    Viggo bonded so much with the horse he rode in the Lord of the Rings series that after they finished filming, he purchased the horse from it's owner.
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  • 12
    Melkor (Morgoth) captured many of Elves and tortured them, transforming them into Orcs.
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  • 13
    After returning to the Shire, Sam and his wife Rosie had 13 kids together. Some of their names include Elanor, Daisy, Primrose, and of course Frodo (Sam being a gardener named his daughters after flowers that he saw in his journeys).
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  • 14
    In the Lord of the Rings. The screams of the Ringwraiths are based on Fran Walsh screaming through a throat infection.
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  • 15
    The reason the eagles don't just fly everyone to Mount Doom because "the eagles are their own race and do things for their own reasons". Also, Tolkien didn't like them to be seen as "Middle-Earth taxis".
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  • 16
    Some of Legolas' arrows are CG because Orlando Bloom couldn't fire them fast enough. Which just goes to show that elves are better than humans.
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  • 17
    During the running scenes early in Two Towers, Viggo Mortensen had that broken toe, Gimli size-double Brett Beatty had a dislocated knee and Orlando Bloom had cracked a rib falling from a horse. SAVAVID
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  • 18
    The first orc that Aragorn killed in the lord of the rings was his son henry. CANT
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  • 19
    1,800 pairs of hobbit feet were made for the principal hobbit cast across the films.
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  • 20
    When the Company enter Trough Mirkwood by the elven Gates the woman statue on the left 18 Legolas mother: the queen of Mirkwood.
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  • 21
    When Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield) knew that the Lord of the Rings books were going to be made into movies, he wanted to audition as Legolas.
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  • 22
    John Rhys-Davies also voices TreeBeard.
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  • 23
    In the set of The Hobbit movie 235.000 dollar were used only for coffee.
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  • 24
    They used 263 beards which were fixed with 7 meters of sticky tape. الثاني
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  • 25
    Nicolas Cage passed up the role of Aragorn because of "family obligations." You have my sword.
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  • 26
    Mortensen did all of his own stunts and used a real steel sword while filming, rather than one made from aluminum and rubber like the rest of the cast.
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  • 27
    In The Fellowship of the Ring, when Gandalf had his big standoff scene with the Balrog, Ian McKellen was actually acting to a ping pong ball.
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  • 28
    Smaug's first roar in the movie is actually a little girl's roar turned into a dragon's voice.
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