What Happened to the Powerful Witch-King's Sword After His Defeat? – LOTR Lore

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What happened to the Witch-King's legendary sword after Éowyn struck him down on Pelennor Fields? This is one of Middle-earth's most intriguing mysteries that Tolkien never explicitly explained. In this deep dive into LOTR lore, we explore the fate of the Lord of the Nazgûl's primary weapon—not the Morgul-knife he used on Frodo, but his actual battle sword that terrorized the kingdoms of the North for thousands of years. We'll uncover: ⚔️ The connection between the Witch-King's blade and the barrow-blades Tom Bombadil gave the hobbits ⚔️ How the sword was likely forged in the dark forges of Carn Dûm and Minas Morgul ⚔️ The psychological warfare designed specifically to break the Dúnedain ⚔️ Why Tolkien's silence about the weapon speaks volumes ⚔️ How Glorfindel's prophecy sealed the sword's fate ⚔️ What this reveals about the temporary nature of evil in Tolkien's world Drawing directly from The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and Tolkien's letters, we piece together what really happened to one of Middle-earth's most feared weapons when its master fell "not by the hand of man." The answer involves ancient smithcraft, corrupted magic, prophetic destiny, and one of Tolkien's deepest philosophical principles about creation versus corruption. 📚 Perfect for fans who love exploring the deeper lore and unanswered questions of Middle-earth. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into Tolkien's legendarium!