Like from Harry Potter? A horcrux is something that you transfer a part of your soul into, so that you can't really die until it is destroyed too. Isn't that the same thing that Sauron did with the ring in the Lord of the Rings?
2006-12-27 11:33:13 · 12 answers · asked by silverleaf90210 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
From the Wikipedia: Mythological inspiration
The term "Horcrux" is author J.K. Rowling's invention, though its similarities to other words manage to evoke suggestions of horror, pain, and alienness.[1] However, the concept behind the Horcrux is not original to the world of Harry Potter. The idea of concealing one's soul in an external object to gain immortality has appeared in the mythology of many cultures and dates back thousands of years. The tales of Koschei the Deathless from Russian mythology are examples of such items existing in myth — although Koschei did not utilise multiple containers, nor retain a part of the soul in his body. Further examples exist in Indian folk-tales, where evil sorcerers evade death by sealing their spirit inside parrots, becoming invulnerable until someone destroys the parrot.[11]
And, having read more in the Wikipedia, can anyone see a link to Pirates of the Carribean?
2006-12-27 22:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by PartyTime 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like A Horcrux
2016-12-15 07:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a horcrux was something you put a piece of your soul into, only after committing death, then Sauron did this with all the rings, and his tower. That's how Sauramon came to be in contact with the black crystal ball in which was directly linked to Sauron's soul. With the soul in the tower, those remaining loyal to him, they carried out his demands of finding the ring which Frodo had, creating an army for him, and securing that he would once again become whole when reunited with the ring. So, simply, yes it is.
2006-12-27 23:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmm, I don't think so. Sauron technically could have been killed anytime...if you got past all those nasty hybrid armies of darkness. But I don't think Sauron was immortal like Voldemort--the dude can be killed off in body, but not in spirit until all the Horcruxes are found and destroyed.
Destroying the One Ring just made it a lot easier to kill Sauron, since his destiny was tied to the ring, like he was a Ring Wraith. So yeah, they were attached, but I think his soul was still in him.
Wow, do I sound like a dork. Why do I know these things? Why am I commenting on them?
2006-12-27 12:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be considered a form of a horcrux. Since Middle Earth is supposed to be a fairy tale rendition of ancient brittain, it just might be that JK Rawling is attempting to attach the two series (since hers takes place supposedly in present day Europe). However, since Sauron croaked as soon as the ring hit the lava, I don't think that's how it works...it would seem as if the ring contained his entire soul, not a part of it.
2006-12-27 11:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by drniles81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you could consider the "One Ring" a horcrux, BUT, isn't a "horcrux" made up by J.K. Rowling for Harry Potter? Obviously, J.R.R. Tolkien could not have known anything about horcruxes...
What's more likely is that Rowling got the idea from LotR and gave it a name...
2006-12-27 11:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by Pooky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The narrator (who is Galadriel, the lady elf of the woodland realm) said:
"And into this ring, he poured his cruelty, his malice, and his will to dominate all life. One by one, free lands of Middle Earth fell to the power of the ring. But there was some who resisted, a last alliance of men and elves fought the armies of Mordor. (Then Elrond commands a volley with elvish language) Victory was near, but the power of the ring could not be undone. (Then there's smashing thing of Sauron with his 'morning star') It was in this point, when all hopes had faded, when Isildur took up his father's sword (Then he cut three fingers from Sauron's right hand)................"
I know every part of it, trust me.
2006-12-28 15:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Report Abuse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since sauron put a great deal of his power into the one ring i believe that part of his soul would have went with it. it did seem to possess a mind of it's own.
so yes, i think it could be considered a horcrux.
2006-12-27 11:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
PS: I'm a big fan of Harry Potter.
PSS: It's a big movie thing makes things like that exciting.
2006-12-27 11:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Daniella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Effectively yes. It does say in the films that he poored all of his hate and malice into it, I suppose it stands to reason that he would be attached to its existance.
2006-12-27 11:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋