Gorgol
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Gorgol the Butcher was an Orc of the First Age, who is only mentioned once in The Lay of Leithian,[1] During the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw in Dorthonion, Gorgol the Butcher was hewn by Beren.[2]
Etymology
According to Paul Strack, the name Gorgol is in Black Speech, being glossed as "Butcher".[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "IV. The Lay of Leithian Recommenced", "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape,verse 519, p. 344
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "IV. The Lay of Leithian Recommenced", "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape", verse 519, p. 344
- ↑ Paul Strack, "BS. Gorgol m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 10 May 2022)