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mythril

Mythril, sometimes spelled mithril or mithrill, is a fictional metal that appears in fantasy literature, games, and popular culture. It is typically described as exceptionally light and strong, with a bright silvery sheen, and is often portrayed as highly valuable or coveted.

In J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, mithril is a rare alloy or metal mined by elves and

Beyond Tolkien, mythril appears as a common fantasy convention across media. In many role-playing games and

The term has entered popular culture as a generic signifier of an exceptionally valuable, high-performance alloy,

dwarves,
notably
in
the
mines
of
Moria.
It
is
celebrated
for
its
combination
of
lightness
and
extraordinary
protective
power.
In
The
Hobbit,
Bilbo
receives
a
shirt
of
mithril
noted
for
being
light
yet
able
to
resist
great
blows.
video
games,
it
is
used
to
craft
armor
and
weapons
that
are
lighter
and
stronger
than
ordinary
metal,
sometimes
conferring
magical
or
special
properties.
Spelling
variations
such
as
mithril
or
mithrill
reflect
different
mythos
and
publishers.
often
associated
with
elven
craftsmanship
or
ancient
magic.