Top 10 Misconceptions in Tolkien’s Lore (That Fans Still Believe)

Think you know Tolkien’s world? Think again. From Balrog wings to the immortality of Elves, this video breaks down 10 of the most common misconceptions in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s wider legendarium. We’ll separate movie myths from written canon, and uncover the deeper truth behind some of Middle-earth’s most misunderstood ideas. How many of these did you believe? Support Us: 🔗 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebrokensword Follow Us: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenSwordYouTube/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBroken_Sword 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebroken_sword/ Chapters: 00:00 – Chapter 1: The Introduction 00:57 – Chapter 2: MISCONCEPTION #1: “Balrogs Have Wings” 02:15 – Chapter 3: MISCONCEPTION #2: “Gandalf Is Just a Wizard” 03:35 – Chapter 4: MISCONCEPTION #3: “The One Ring’s Main Power Is Invisibility” 05:01 – Chapter 5: MISCONCEPTION #4: “Sauron Is Just a Flaming Eye” 06:51 – Chapter 6: MISCONCEPTION #5: “The Eagles Could Have Just Flown the Ring to Mordor” 08:30 – Chapter 7: MISCONCEPTION #6: “Aragorn Was Just a Ranger Who Became a King” 10:03 – Chapter 8: MISCONCEPTION #7: “Dwarves Are Greedy and Unfriendly” 11:37 – Chapter 9: MISCONCEPTION #8: “Frodo Failed Because He Claimed the Ring” 13:20 – Chapter 10: MISCONCEPTION #9: “Elves Are Immortal” 15:02 – Chapter 11: MISCONCEPTION #10: “Middle-earth Is a Separate Fantasy World” 16:37 – Chapter 12: Conclusion – Setting the Record Straight Additional Channels: 🎲 The Tabletop Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/@TTAlliance 🐲 History of Dragon Ball: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryofDragonBall 🏹 The 6th Ranger: https://www.youtube.com/@the6thranger 🦇 The Batcave: https://www.youtube.com/@thebatcave111 Art credits in order it first appears: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy – New Line Cinema River - David Bocquillon Carrasco The Ride of the Rohirrim – Ralph Damiani Captains of Gondor – Ralph Damiani The Power of the Valar – Ralph Damiani Mouth of Sauron - Callthistragedy1 Balrog - Anato Finnstark Lord of the Rings-Balrog - stevej061069 Gandalf and The Balrog - John Howe Gandalf the Grey - Hossein Diba The Grey Pilgrim – Ralph Damiani A Light In The Darkness – Eoweniel Gandalf - Anato Finnstark The Istari - Ivan Cavini The One Ring - mikenashillustration The Attack of the Wraiths – Ted Nasmith Sauron - Victor Lammert The Ring - Nia K The Fate of Middle Earth - David Boudon The Eye of Sauron – DinoDrawing The Eye of Sauron - Ralph Damiani Annatar and Celebrimbor – Kaprriss The Army of Sauron - Anato Finnstark The fate of Isildur ( The Lord of the Rings ) – anatofinnstark Sauron - Anna Podedworna Gandalf and Gwaihir (lotr) – AnatoFinnstark Eagles of the Lords of the West - Warner Bros Entertainment Gwaihir - Jake Murray Gwaihir - Dmitry Prosvirnin Eagle Attacks - Snowblind Studios King Aragorn – LadyEnigma Dúnedain Camp – Ralph Damiani Heir of Valandil – Smirtouille Strider – CKGoksoy Aragorn - Adam Middleton Dwarf – Manzanedo Battle of Moria The Hobbit Concept Art Legolas and Gimli - Sebastian Giacobino The Crack of Doom - D8P Frodo - Gabriele Dell'Otto Frodo - Matthew Stewart Mount Doom - Marta Nael Galadriel silver lady - bembiann dezbl2k War of Wrath – firatsolhan Cirdan – alystraea House Of Fingolfin – ForeverMedhok The Halls of Mandos – ralphdamiani The Funeral of King Elessar – Rin Middle earth – Klaradox Across Middle-earth (various) -Ralph Damiani Wizard's Room – dleoblack Across Middle-Earth - The Last Bridge – ralphdamiani J.R.R.Tolkien Tribute - Ivan Cavini Melkor's Legacy Variant - Jay-Carpenter Lord Of The Rings – jaredboyer The Balrogs of Morgoth – Thylacinee Rivendell – Vanderstelt Frodo and Sam – bakarov Forty Two - Matt Stewart Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes, following fair use guidelines. All artwork is credited to the respective artists. Please feel free to contact us for any credit or removal requests. Tags: #TheLordoftheRings #LordoftheRings #Lotr