the Dark Tower of Barad-dûr
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:tower
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Black_Speech
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_One_Ring
dark magic |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Sauron
gptkb:the_Second_Age black stone |
| gptkbp:current_champion |
orcs
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:the_War_of_the_Ring
Gandalf and the Free Peoples |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various adaptations of Tolkien's works
|
| gptkbp:features |
a large tower
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| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:The_Lord_of_the_Rings
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| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:fortification
|
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:the_Eye_of_Sauron
|
| gptkbp:has |
a dark history
|
| gptkbp:height |
over 1,000 feet
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Dark Tower of Barad-dûr
|
| gptkbp:influences |
the events of Middle-earth
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
the Tower of Orthanc
|
| gptkbp:is |
a place of strategic importance
a representation of the struggle between good and evil a symbol of evil often depicted in fan art a representation of tyranny a key element in the story of The Lord of the Rings a focal point for Sauron's forces a focal point for the Dark Lord's plans a key location in the lore of Middle-earth a landmark in the geography of Middle-earth a place of dark power a place of fear and dread a significant location in Middle-earth a significant plot device in the story a site of Sauron's resurrection a site of Sauron's ultimate defeat a site of great conflict a site of the final battle against Sauron a symbol of despair for the Free Peoples a target for the Fellowship of the Ring associated with the Nazgûl mentioned in various Tolkien-related literature a central theme in the narrative of The Lord of the Rings a central element in the mythology of Tolkien's works |
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
gptkb:The_Silmarillion
|
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
dark rituals
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
its dark architecture
|
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Mordor
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:the_realm_of_Mordor
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Sauron's power
|