Melkian
From Tolkien Gateway
|
This article or section needs more/new/more-detailed sources to conform to a higher standard and to provide proof for claims made. |
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"
