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Aug 18, 2020 · Here are ten undeniable times Harry Potter was inspired by The Lord of the Rings. The Ring-Bearer/The Chosen One Let us start with the most obvious similarity between the two epics.
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Feb 28, 2012 · It seems like many parallels can be made between Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. Firstly between Sauron and Voldemort: They both crafted magical items so that they could transcend death. They are killed in a war, becoming ephemeral until dark magic allows them to retake a human form.
Dec 17, 2021 · The Lord of the Rings internet “pre-teaser” revealed a bit of footage from the films but also Jackson’s groundbreaking work with Weta Workshop’s digital effects. “The technology ...
- The “Chosen One” One big similarity is the story elements, especially the “chosen one” idea. Harry Potter and Frodo Baggins are both chosen against their will to take on a nearly impossible task with the help of a band of heroes and save their respective worlds.
- Dumbledore and Gandalf. Another similarity that fans noticed is the arch-angle-type roles of Gandalf the Grey and Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. For years, the two have been constantly referred to as the other since both sport long, greybeards in their old age.
- Wormtounge and Wormtail. One of the biggest similarities between the stories of Hermoine Granger, Ron Weasley, and Legolas is the sidious villains Wormtounge and Wormtail.
- The One Horcrux. Gamerant points out an important connection between Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings: In The Lord of the Rings, the Dark Lord’s life force is bound to the One Ring.
- Evil sorcerer referred to as “Dark Lord” who desires to regain physical shape (Voldemort; Sauron)
- Wise old mentor with a long gray beard and a wizard hat (Dumbledore; Gandalf)
- A birthday sets off events (Harry’s 11th; Frodo’s 33rd and Bilbo’s 111th)
- Inherited invisibility device (Cloak; Ring – although the Ring takes you to a different ‘world’)
Feb 13, 2014 · The similarities between J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter world are "fairly superficial," according to Rowling herself.
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Quick answer: The Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series share several similarities. Both are set in intricate fantasy worlds, feature magic and wizards, and have young male protagonists...
