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[[Image:Beasts of the Wood.jpg|thumb|''Beasts of the Wood'' in ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game|MECCG]]'']] | [[Image:Beasts of the Wood.jpg|thumb|''Beasts of the Wood'' in ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game|MECCG]]'']] | ||
'''Deer''' were graceful creatures found throughout [[Middle-earth]]. Deer were traditionally dedicated to the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Nessa]], and were said to follow her as she travelled through the wild lands. | '''Deer''' were graceful creatures found throughout [[Middle-earth]]. Deer were traditionally dedicated to the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Nessa]], and were said to follow her as she travelled through the wild lands. | ||
In [[Sindarin]], the adjective ''ross'' was often used to describe the copper colour of red deer.<ref>{{VT|41a}}, p. 10</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | '''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | ||
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*[[:Category:Images of deer|Images of deer]] | *[[:Category:Images of deer|Images of deer]] | ||
*[[White deer]] | *[[White deer]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:49, 5 November 2011
File:Beasts of the Wood.jpg
Beasts of the Wood in MECCG
Deer were graceful creatures found throughout Middle-earth. Deer were traditionally dedicated to the Vala Nessa, and were said to follow her as she travelled through the wild lands.
In Sindarin, the adjective ross was often used to describe the copper colour of red deer.[1]
Portrayal in adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Deer are found in many places of Middle-earth. They are typically not aggressive, but some will fight if the player threatens them. Weaker deer will run away when attacked.
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Etymological Notes on the Ósanwe-kenta" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 41, July 2000, p. 10
