I can't figure this out for sure. I think the third book confuses the issue because it's used almost interchangeably. Any LOTR experts can help clarify this? Please quote your source. Thanks.
2006-06-21 16:07:35 · 8 answers · asked by SportsGirl 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Too many guesses coming in as answers. Here's the answer since it wont let me choose the best answer yet. It comes from The Silmarillion.
The Nazgûl were they, the Ringwraiths, the Enemy's most terrible servants; darkness went with them, and they cried with the voices of death" (The Silmarillion: "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", 289).
2006-06-21 16:58:37 · update #1
it's been a while since i've been a die-hard fan, but i believe yes
edit: no, they actually refer to the ring wraiths.
2006-06-21 16:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"...they are the Nazgul...Ringwraiths. Neither living nor dead..." Aragorn ... Fellowship of the Ring
The scene in Bree when the Hobbits were woken by the sounds of the Nazgul attacking the pillows in the other room while Aragorn (Strider) watched over them.
I concede to SportsGirl's email that the line was in the movie but not in the book.
True.. that line came up in my head as soon as I saw your question.
I couldn't remember where I put my copy of Silmarillion until 5 mins ago. Obviously, that line was based on the passage that you quoted from the last chapter of Silmarillion. Excellent book
Tried replying on email but wouldn't let me..something about unconfirmed email address for you..
2006-06-21 16:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer363 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term Nazgul refers to the black riders or ringwraiths that ride both black horses and the winged creatures. The winged creatures do not have a specific name though i have seen them referred to as fell beasts as well.
2006-06-21 19:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by mallorn hugger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nazgul are ringwraiths, Gandalf clearly states it in I believe the third book in Minas Tirith while talking to Pippin.
2006-06-21 16:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by trance_gemni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. It wouldn't make much since if the Ring wraiths were called Nazgul. What I want to know is, why is Gandolf such a lousy wizard in the movies?
2006-06-21 16:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Alex LaCroix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were the nine men that were given the rings and the power of the rings corrupted them. They were the Ring wraiths, the black riders, etc.
2006-06-22 05:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by katj1250 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most definitely refers to the Black Riders.
2006-06-22 06:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by BigK1118 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd sure as hell like to know.
2006-06-21 16:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by Greshymn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋