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JRR Tolkien created an entire language, Tengwar, for the elves in his books. Tattoos written in Elvish script are quite popular, because it is a language that few people can read, so even though the tattoo is on display, it still contains a secret. The above Tengwar tattoo is the riddle from the entrance to the mines of Moria. Translated from Elvish to English, it reads, “The doors of Durin, Lord of Moria, speak friend and enter. I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs.”<\/p>\n

See more tattoos inspired by the famous Lord of the Rings books and films in “Precious” Tattoos from the Lord of the Rings<\/a><\/p>\n"},"caption":{"rendered":"

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