Humans (Middle Earth)

Men were one of several races inhabiting Middle Earth in the Lord of the Rings Universe.

Their race was created by the supreme God, Eru, while the elves awoke three Ages before. Men were divided into cultures and houses and usually fought alongside the elves in wars against the Dark Lords of Middle Earth. As they became more powerful they came to resent Death and wanted to become immortal like the elves. This inherent lust for eternal power led some men astray as they were lured in to misgivings of power by the Dark Lord Sauron.