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Later Tevildo's place in the narrative was replaced by that of the Necromancer, [[Sauron|Thû]] (later renamed Sauron), in the [[legendarium]]. Thû (and later Sauron) was the "Lord of Werewolves", in contrast to Tevildo's position as "Lord of Cats"; the cat-versus-dog theme prominent in the ''Tale of Tinúviel'' was thus eliminated in later writings.<ref name="LT2I"/>
Later Tevildo's place in the narrative was replaced by that of the Necromancer, [[Sauron|Thû]] (later renamed Sauron), in the [[legendarium]]. Thû (and later Sauron) was the "Lord of Werewolves", in contrast to Tevildo's position as "Lord of Cats"; the cat-versus-dog theme prominent in the ''Tale of Tinúviel'' was thus eliminated in later writings.<ref name="LT2I"/>
 
==Etymology==
The name is [[Qenya]]. Although it is not given a literal translation, it is said to derive from the root TEFE signifying hate or hatred. His [[Gnomish]] name is '''Tifil'''.<ref>{{LT1|Appendix}}</ref>
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Miaulë]]
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Revision as of 21:05, 30 August 2014

Tevildo was the "Lord of Cats" in The Tale of Tinúviel. He appeared in the form of a great black cat. He captured Beren during the Quest for the Silmaril, but was defeated by Huan and Lúthien when they forced him to reveal the spell which held the stones of his castle together and which held cats under his evil sway.[1]

Later Tevildo's place in the narrative was replaced by that of the Necromancer, Thû (later renamed Sauron), in the legendarium. Thû (and later Sauron) was the "Lord of Werewolves", in contrast to Tevildo's position as "Lord of Cats"; the cat-versus-dog theme prominent in the Tale of Tinúviel was thus eliminated in later writings.[1]

Etymology

The name is Qenya. Although it is not given a literal translation, it is said to derive from the root TEFE signifying hate or hatred. His Gnomish name is Tifil.[2]

See also

References