The_passage_of_the_marshes Direct

: The marshes grew over the graves of the Men, Elves, and Orcs who died in the Great Battle at the end of the Second Age.

: The Dead Marshes are a vast, treacherous wetland filled with "miserable" pools and "soft mires."

: The Hobbits see "dead faces" under the water—soldiers from the Battle of Dagorlad (the Last Alliance) who fell thousands of years prior. the_passage_of_the_marshes

: Peter Jackson’s film adaptation famously depicts the "corpse-lights" (candles of the dead) flickering in the water.

: The haunting imagery has inspired numerous artists, including oil paintings and sketches by Tolkien-inspired artists . : The marshes grew over the graves of

: Tolkien notes that while the faces are visible, the bodies cannot be reached, describing them as "lies" or "shadows" of the dead.

: After capturing Gollum in the Emyn Muil, Frodo and Sam force him to lead them toward Mordor. : The haunting imagery has inspired numerous artists,

: Tolkien's descriptions are widely believed to be influenced by his horrific experiences in the trenches of the Somme during World War I . ⚔️ Key Lore: The Battle of Dagorlad