Mithril is a fictional metal found in J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth writings. It is described as resembling silver, but being stronger and lighter than steel.

The name mithril came from two words in Sindarin — mith, meaning "grey", and ril meaning "glitter". Mithril was also called "fancy-silver" by Men or "grand-silver" while the Dwarves had their own, secret …

Feb 5, 2025 · Mithril, Moria-silver, silver-steel [1] or true-silver called by some, was a precious metal highly prized for its strength, light weight, and malleability. The Dwarves had their own, secret name …

Sep 5, 2024 · Mithril is a light but strong metal in Middle-earth. But what else is Mithril, and why is it important to the dwarves in The Rings of Power?

Jun 26, 2025 · Mithril is a fictional metal that originates from J. R. R. Tolkien 's legendarium. Tolkien is known for his works such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It is a silver metal that is lighter …

Dec 4, 2023 · Frodo's mithril shirt, also known as a mithril "coat" or "vest," that saves him from an orc's spear (a cave troll in the movies) in the Mines of Moria has a history all of its own. In the books, …

Most famously connected to the dwarves of Khazad-dûm, but coveted by many, Mithril becomes one of the most valuable object in all Middle-earth. Lightweight and immensely strong, it would be used...

Mithril is the strongest metal known in Middle-earth. It looks similar to silver. It does not weigh much, and it is easy to make into things. Mithril is very rare and precious. It was only found in Khazad-dûm …

Mithral, also spelled mithril[1][2] and known as truemetal among the dwarves, was a precious metal produced from ore found in the Underdark as well as mountain ranges in certain areas of Faerûn …

Mithril is a fictional metal from J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth fantasy writings, with the name meaning "grey glitter" in Sindarin. It's silvery and stronger than steel but much lighter in weight.