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Location
In Middle-earth, found only beneath Khazad-dûm (though some sources suggest that it was also mined in Númenor)
Race
Mined especially by the Dwarves
Division
Culture
Settlements
Particularly associated with the Mines of Moria beneath Khazad-dûm
Important peaks
A major seam of true-silver ran beneath Barazinbar (Caradhras)
Meaning
The metal appeared like common silver, but did not tarnish
Other names
Note
The name true-silver is sometimes written unhyphenated as truesilver (the hyphenated form is preferred in later editions of The Lord of the Rings)
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True-silverA name for mithrilA Mannish name for the uniquely valuable metal also known as Moria-silver, because it could only be found in the Mines of Moria, at least in the Third Age. The Elves called it mithril, and the Dwarves, who valued it most of all, had their own secret name for it. Like ordinary silver, it was easily malleable and could be polished to a brilliant shine, but it was also harder than the hardest steel. See also...For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2004, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.The full Discus software is now available in multiple different languages, including all questionnaires, reports and more. |
