The Witch King's death - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thingol · 01-07-2002, 09:04 PM

When Eowyn stabbed the witch king in his head, did that obliterate him completely? Was it no longer possible for the witch king to regenerate his body like Sauron could when his body was destroyed? I believe that this is the case, but I do not understand why a sword blow should sever the witch king's connection with his ring and being drowned couldn't do the job. Also my second question is assuming the witch king was not actually holding his ring, could Sauron give the witch king's ring to another man, and ensnare him also?

[ January 07, 2002: Message edited by: Thingol ]

01-07-2002, 09:04 PM	#1
Thingol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 259	The Witch King's death When Eowyn stabbed the witch king in his head, did that obliterate him completely? Was it no longer possible for the witch king to regenerate his body like Sauron could when his body was destroyed? I believe that this is the case, but I do not understand why a sword blow should sever the witch king's connection with his ring and being drowned couldn't do the job. Also my second question is assuming the witch king was not actually holding his ring, could Sauron give the witch king's ring to another man, and ensnare him also? [ January 07, 2002: Message edited by: Thingol ] __________________ Yet the lies that Melkor, the mighty and accursed, Morgoth Bauglir, the Power of Terror and of Hate, sowed in the hearts of Elves and Men are a seed that does not die and cannot be destroyed; and ever and anon it sprouts anew, and will bear dark fruit even unto the latest days.