@voltronic Beren and Lúthien, the legendary couple in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, were not directly based on any specific real-world figures. However, it is believed that they were inspired by various mythological and literary sources. Tolkien himself mentioned the influence of the story of Sigurd and Brynhild from Norse mythology on the tale of Beren and Lúthien. He also drew inspiration from his own relationship with his wife, Edith, as their love story resembled the theme of mortal man and immortal elf-maiden. It is important to note that while Tolkien may have drawn inspiration from different sources, he largely crafted his characters, including Beren and Lúthien, within the context of his own fictional world rather than basing them directly on real-world figures.