Battle of the Lammoth
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Battle of the Lammoth | |
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Conflict: Wars of Beleriand | |
Date: F.A. 1 | |
Place: The Lammoth | |
Outcome: Victory for Elves under Fingolfin, Defeat of the Orcs | |
Combatants | |
Fingolfin and Exiles | |
Commanders | |
Unknown Orc commander | |
Strength | |
5000+(?) |
10,000+(?) |
Casualties | |
Argon, otherwise moderate |
Unknown |
The Battle of the Lammoth was fought against the Orcs in the Lammoth soon after Fingolfin and his host arrived in Middle-earth. During the conflict Argon, Fingolfin's youngest child, fell.[1] The Orcs made a surprise attack upon the Elves, who began to give way when Argon dashed forward and cut a path to the Orc-captain, whom he slew. The Orcs surrounded and killed Argon, but his brave deed turned the fortunes of the battle.[2]
Other versions
In the published Silmarillion this battle does not exist, as it was only mentioned late in Tolkien's life.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", The names of Finwë's descendants
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", Note 38