> when it received its mandate of heaven, can be traced to when The Fellowship of the Ring premiered. I remember as a 11 year old, the newspaper photo of Frodo

> when it received its mandate of heaven, can be traced to when The Fellowship of the Ring premiered. I remember as a 11 year old, the newspaper photo of Frodo looking at Rivendell from the balcony. Knew nothing about LOTR at the time. Instantly knew this was magical.