# Where do the peoples of Middle Earth go when they die?

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**Created:** [January 22, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-the-peoples-of-middle-earth-go-when-they-die/648010 "2013-01-22T15:44:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 25, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-the-peoples-of-middle-earth-go-when-they-die/648010/21 "2013-01-25T15:13:55Z")

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> [@mbh](#):
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> This metaphor of the physical body as a suit of clothing for the soul, is a common meme among the Elves, and hints that Orcs may also be subject to re-incarnation.

I wonder if the Halls of Mandos is segregated? 🙂

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