Why Throwing the One Ring into the Sea Wouldn't Solve the Problem

⚔️Throwing the Ring into the sea would only delay the problem, not solve it, as Sauron is immortal and can wait for it to resurface.

🦑Powerful and intelligent sea creatures might be drawn to the Ring, potentially becoming a threat if they obtained it.

🌊The seas and lands may change over time, and burying the Ring in the sea would not guarantee its permanent safety.

⌛Sauron doesn't actually need the Ring to achieve victory, he just needs it not to be destroyed. Hiding it would give him a free run towards victory.

🌍Throwing the Ring into the sea would risk the balance of power in Middle Earth, as Sauron would become even more powerful.

Would throwing the Ring into the sea make it safe?

—No, throwing the Ring into the sea would only delay the problem. Sauron is immortal and can wait for it to resurface. Also, powerful and intelligent sea creatures might be drawn to the Ring, potentially becoming a threat if they obtained it.

Why not bury the Ring deep underground?

—Burying the Ring somewhere secret and inaccessible would not guarantee its permanent safety. The seas and lands may change over time, and there is no guarantee that it would remain hidden forever.

Does Sauron need the Ring to win?

—No, Sauron doesn't actually need the Ring to achieve victory. He just needs it not to be destroyed. If the Ring is hidden instead of being destroyed, Sauron would have a free run towards victory.

Would throwing the Ring into the sea change the balance of power in Middle Earth?

—Yes, throwing the Ring into the sea would risk the balance of power in Middle Earth. Sauron would become even more powerful, and the chances of defeating him would decrease significantly.

What are the risks of throwing the Ring into the sea?

—The risks of throwing the Ring into the sea include delaying the problem, attracting powerful and intelligent sea creatures, and giving Sauron a free run towards victory.

00:00Throwing the One Ring into the sea or burying it deep underground wouldn't solve the problem.

02:43Sauron is immortal and can wait for the Ring to resurface.

03:57Powerful and intelligent sea creatures might be drawn to the Ring if it is thrown into the sea.

06:55Burying the Ring somewhere secret and inaccessible would not guarantee its permanent safety.

08:23Sauron doesn't actually need the Ring to win, he just needs it not to be destroyed.

08:58Throwing the Ring into the sea would risk the balance of power in Middle Earth.