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Gollum referred to the Ring as "my precious" or "precious", and it extended his life far beyond natural limits. Centuries of the Ring's influence twisted Gollum's body and mind, and, by the time of the novels, he "loved and hated [the Ring], as he loved and hated himself."
Aug 10, 2023 · Precious is the name generally given to The One Ring by all of its Ring Bearers, and Gollum calls it ‘my precious’ as he is wholly consumed by its power and covets it above all else. The Ring’s power is enticing, and Gollum is the prime example of how it destroys and imprisons those that hold it.
Agreeing to the oath, Gollum swore by the "Precious" itself as the Ring was treacherous and would hold Gollum to his word, so Frodo released him to show them the way to Mordor. The unlikely company, guided by Gollum, made its way to the Black Gate of Mordor. Gollum's spying eyes in the Mines of Moria.
Jul 28, 2021 · Gollum/Smeagol might have been a minor character in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings films, but he still gave us arguably the most often-quoted line whenever we want to talk about something special to us - my precious! Brilliantly brought to life by Andy Serkis, who manages to make two distinct personalities in one.
2 days ago · Gollum, also known as Sméagol, was a creature (originally a Stoorish Hobbit) who bore the One Ring. He lived in the Misty Mountains for most of his life. In T.A. 2941 he lost the Ring to Bilbo Baggins. For the rest of his life he sought to recover his "precious" "birthday present".
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Feb 25, 2024 · "Precious", alternatively "the Precious", "my Precious" or "his Precious", was a name given to the One Ring by various Ring-bearers. Its use indicated the morbid covetousness induced in holders of the Ring by the Ring itself.
