17 Reasons Aragorn from Lord of the Rings was more ranger than a king

Modified Feb 08, 2025 08:57 ET

Viggo Mortensen in Lord Of The Rings Trilogy | Image via New Line Cinema

3) Knows names of obscure plants and herbs

Viggo Mortensen in The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy | Image via New Line Cinema

Knowing the names of obscure plants and herbs fits Aragorn's ranger persona because it shows his deep knowledge of the natural world. As a ranger, Aragorn needs to recognize various plants and herbs to find food, make medicine, and survive in the wild. For instance, in The Fellowship of the Ring, Aragorn uses a special herb called athelas or kingsfoil, to help treat his wound when Frodo is injured by a Morgul blade