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. During the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw in Dorthonion, Gorgol the Butcher was hewn by Beren.[1]

References

  1. 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