Q: What are the Religions of Middle-earth? ANSWER: The exact question I received was more complicated than the title of this article suggests. Here is […]
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Are There any Cults in Middle-earth?
Q: Are There any Cults in Middle-earth? ANSWER: Although J.R.R. Tolkien described a “Morgoth cult” that Sauron introduced into Numenor (in “Akallabeth”) you may sometimes […]
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Q: Is There Religion in Middle-earth? ANSWER: Yes, there is religion in Middle-earth. Some Tolkien readers incorrectly say that J.R.R. Tolkien wanted to avoid inventing […]
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Did the Eotheod Worship the Valar or Have a Religion? ANSWER: It is difficult to find references to anything like religious beliefs or practices in […]
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