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In an older version of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s conception of the [[Languages]] of [[Middle-earth]] as expounded in the ''[[Lhammas]]'', '''Melkian''' is the language which was named after the fallen [[Vala]] [[Melkor]] | In an older version of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s conception of the [[Languages]] of [[Middle-earth]] as expounded in the ''[[Lhammas]]'', '''Melkian''' (also known as Orquin or Orquian) is the language which was named after the fallen [[Vala]] [[Melkor]]/[[Morgoth]]). It had its origins from corrupted [[Valarin]]. It was spoken by him and his servants and is the predecessor of many of the dialects of [[Orcs]] and other evil beings.<ref>{{LR|Lhammas}}</ref> | ||
This concept was later dropped. | This concept was later dropped. | ||
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In an older version of J.R.R. Tolkien's conception of the Languages of Middle-earth as expounded in the Lhammas, Melkian (also known as Orquin or Orquian) is the language which was named after the fallen Vala Melkor/Morgoth). It had its origins from corrupted Valarin. It was spoken by him and his servants and is the predecessor of many of the dialects of Orcs and other evil beings.[1]
This concept was later dropped.
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Two: Valinor and Middle-earth before The Lord of the Rings, V. The Lhammas"
