Morgai
From Tolkien Gateway
The Morgai (S. "Black Fence")[1] was an eastern ridge in the Ephel Dúath, forming an inner wall to Mordor's western defense.[2] The edge of the ridge was notched and jagged with fang-like crags.[3] It was separated from the Ephel Dúath by a trough, in which a road lead from Durthang in the North to the Morgul-pass.[4]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 101
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Tower of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Land of Shadow"
