Black serpent
From Tolkien Gateway
The Black Serpent | |
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Man | |
"The Black Serpent founders" by Anke Eißmann | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | The Serpent Lord |
Position | Commander of the Haradrim |
Location | Harad |
Affiliation | Sauron |
Death | 15 March T.A. 3019 Battle of the Pelennor Fields |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
The Black Serpent was the leader of the Haradrim in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. "The Black Serpent" was also the name of the banner under which the Haradrim fought.
History
At the Battle of the Pelennor Fields the great commander of the Haradrim was called the Black Serpent. He was slain by King Théoden of Rohan.[1]
Portrayal in adaptations
1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
- Dernhelm warns Théoden of the coming of the Black Serpent. He kills the Serpent, but is killed by the Witch-king almost immediately after.
2001-2010: Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game:
- The Black Serpent is given the name Suladân for the Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game based on The Lord of the Rings (film series), in which the leader of the Haradrim is one of the Mûmak-riders.[2]