Wait — How Is Sauron Able To Control the Nazgûl Without the One Ring in Lord of the Rings?

Even when Sauron's power is greatly diminished, the Dark Lord seems to be untouchable in Lord of the Rings. How is this possible?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Daniel Mcintosh

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The Lord of the Rings is old, but not as old as you might think.

Sauron’s repossession of the rings thereforerepresents both his selfishness and fear of sharing the powers he created.

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