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The Mines of Moria symbolize the descent to the dead, specifically Jesus' descent to the dead according to Christian beliefs. There are a great deal of similarities between Gandalf's journey in the mines and Jesus' death and resurrection. Gandalf stayed in the mines for three days, just like Jesus was dead for three days after his crucifixion. Gandalf also has to defeat a great evil, the Balrog (representative of original sin in Christian theology), in order to ascend from the dead and complete his task on earth. The analogy is not perfect since obviously the whole fellowship entered the mines and the fellowship as a whole does not symbolize anything related to Christianity, but when applied specifically to Gandalf the analogy works very well. Tolkien was actually a world renowned biblical scholar in his day, so reading his books can be a good intro to The Bible!
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What is the practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects events or relationships?
Attributing symbolic significance to objects, events, or relationships is known as seeing omens. An omen can be good or bad, and usually foreshadows something that is about to happen.
What significance of the title in The Leap by Louise Edrich?
the title is symbolic. the story is written as fragments, different events that took place at different times, and "the leap" knots these fragments together.
Is it correct to use the word mines and a pronoun?
The word 'mines' is both a noun (mine, mines) and a verb (mine, mines, mining, mined).A pronoun can be used with the noun mines or a pronoun can take the place of the noun mines. Examples:Our mines are producing to full capacity. They are good source of employment for their local economies.The verb can be used with a pronoun as the subject or the object of the verb. Example:Larry makes a good living from turquoise but he won't tell where he mines them.
What is a symbolic story?
a symbolic story is a story which has a meaning for something or someone or a religion.
What is the symbolic meaning of the paste necklace as it relates to mathilade at the begning of the story?
what is the symbolic meaning
Do you need to install LOTRO Shadows of Angmar to then install and play Mines of Moria?
No you only need to install Mines of Moria I believe.
Is lord of the rings online expansion pack mines of moria free?
Mines of Moria is not Free, but costs somewhere around $25.
What is Realm of dwarfs in lord of the ringscalled?
Mines of Moria
Can you go through the corridor in Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria level?
I am not sure what you mean. There is not a "Mines of Moria" level in Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO), but there is an area called Moria. As far as corridors, Moria is full of corridors, so I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific as to what you mean.
What are the ratings and certificates for Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria - 2008 VG?
Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria - 2008 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:T
What is the Demon from the Mines of Moria called in the Lord of the Rings?
Balrog.
What are the release dates for Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria - 2008 VG?
Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria - 2008 VG was released on: USA: 18 November 2008
In the Lord of the Rings what is the dwarfs underground lair called?
it is called the Mines of Moria
What demonic Creature does Gandalf confront in the Mines of Moria?
It's called a "Balrog"
Does Lord of the Rings Mines of Moria come with Shadows of Angmar?
No, Shadows of Angmar is a separate purchase.
How much is the monthly payment for The Lord of the Rings-Mines of Moria?
Certain deals can be as low as 39.99 a month.
What map on Lord of the Rings Conquest has Gimli as a hero?
Gimli can be a playable hero on the map Mines of Moria
