Mighty wind Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““What news from the North, O mighty wind, do you bring to me today? What news of Boromir the Bold? For he is long away.’ ‘Beneath Amon Hen I heard his cry. There many foes he fought. His cloven shield, his broken sword, they to the water brought. His head so proud, his face so fair, his limbs they laid to rest; And Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, bore him upon its breast.’ ‘O Boromir! The Tower of Guard shall ever northward gaze To Rauros, golden Rauros-falls, until the end of days.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, 1955
A lament for a fallen hero, invoking wind and water as messengers of his fate.
In simple terms: Remembering a hero’s death through nature’s voice.
Key Takeaway
Honor the past, keep watch.
Themes
loss
heroism
memory
nature
fate
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- memorial services
- war reflections
- literary analysis
- role‑playing games
Key Concepts
mythic narrative
lament
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature convey grief?
- What does the wind symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may obscure historical context.
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