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What is the significance of thorin's key and his map in the hobbit?
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∙ 9y ago
The map was very old and showed a secret passageway to the mountain.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoElrond points out that there are special letters written in silver pen on the map which can only be read in moonlight, during the same moon phase that the were written in. He goes on to explain a little about their history and what the message means.
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∙ 15y ago{| |- | They were given to Gandalf by Thorin's father. The map shows where the back door into the Lonely Mountain is located. The key opens that door which allowed them to get into the Lonely Mountain without going past the dragon. |}
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∙ 8y agoElrond examines the map carefully to read the runes. He discovers that there are moon letters that only show when reading the map by the light of the moon of the same type as when written.
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∙ 14y agoIt was very old and showed a secret passageway into the mountain. It also had instructions on how to open it in Moon letters.
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∙ 14y agoThere are secret runes on it which tell about the secret back-entrance to Smaug's Mountain.
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∙ 8y agoHe discovers the moon runes on the edge of the map. They provide information on the back door into the mountain.
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What was the message on the map in The Hobbit?
There were many things written on the map, but one of the most important things was, "Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light will shine on Durin's Day will shine upon the key-hole."
What else is needed besides the map to obtain the treasure in The Hobbit?
The book by J.J.R. Tolken shows Bilbo and Thorin and Co. using a key, Bilbo's sword, Sting, and, of course, the ring. One other thing that is sort-of apart from the map is the fact that the all-important moon-letters, which were found by Elrond the elf.
Which river came from the lonely mountain and ran to Laketown in the book The Hobbit?
The River "Running" ~ look to the link below to a map .
What does Gandalf give to Thorin?
At the unexpected party, Gandalf gives Thorin a map of the Lonely Mountain, which has information about a secret door and the key to the secret door.
What two things does Gandalf give Thorin?
Gandalf is worried that Smaug may become an ally to the newly returned Sauron.
When was thror's map discovered in The Hobbit?
Thráin gave the map and key to Gandalf when the latter discovered the former in the dungeons of Dul Guldur in Southern Mirkwood in the year 2850 of the Third Age.
What identifies symbols on a map?
A map key
What was the message on the map in The Hobbit?
There were many things written on the map, but one of the most important things was, "Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light will shine on Durin's Day will shine upon the key-hole."
What made letters show up on Thorin's map in the hobbit?
The moon
What does the key on a map do?
The key on a map explains what the symbols and images on the map mean.
What is another name for a map legend?
Another name for a map legend is key.
What does map key mean?
The map key is a list of symbols and their meaning used in the map.
How do you read the code in 'The Hobbit' on Thror's map?
Well, they tell you what is says in the text of the story, so you can just create your own key, which is what I did. The Runes themselves are a variant of Old English runes.
What information is given in the map key?
on a map key key you can find and locate where or what something is.=]
What tells you what symbols on a map represent?
The key of the map explains all the symbols used on the map.
What is a sentence for map key?
the teacher asked us to draw up a key for our map.
What is the definition of the word map key?
the map key is the box that tells you what the icons mean in a map
