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'''Tevildo''' | '''Tevildo''', or the '''"Prince of Cats"''', was a servant of [[Melko]] according to the early version of the [[Legendarium]] in ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]''. | ||
Later Tevildo's place in the narrative was replaced by that of the Necromancer, [[Thû]] (later renamed Sauron), in the [[ | ==History== | ||
He was an evil [[fays|fay]] in the form of a great black [[Cats|cat]] with a collar of gold, which he used to keep his thanes in utter thraldom. During the [[Quest for the Silmaril]], [[Beren]] was captured by Melko and sent as a servant to Tevildo. However the cat was defeated by [[Huan]] and [[Lúthien|Tinúviel]] when they forced him to reveal the spell which held the stones of his castle together and which held cats under his evil sway. When his collar was removed the other cats shrunk. Fearing mockery by Melko or punishment for his defeat, Tevildo fled. | |||
Later Tevildo's place in the narrative was replaced by that of the Necromancer, [[Thû]] (later renamed ''Sauron''), in the later [[Legendarium]]. Thû (and later [[Sauron]]) was the "Lord of Werewolves", in contrast to Tevildo's position as "Prince of Cats"; the cat-versus-dog theme prominent in the "[[Tale of Tinúviel]]" was thus eliminated in later writings.<ref name="LT2I">{{LT2|I}}</ref> | |||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
''Tevildo'' is [[Qenya]]. Although it is not given a literal translation, it is said to derive from the root TEFE related with "hate" or "hatred". His [[Gnomish]] name is '''''Tifil'''''.<ref>{{LT1|Appendix}}, entry "Tevildo"</ref> This Gnomish name was later changed to '''''Tiberth'''''; and he was given the titles ''Vardo Meoita'' in Qenya and ''Bridhon Miaugion'' in Gnomish, both meaning "Prince of Cats".<ref>{{LT2|Appendix}}, entry "Tevildo"</ref> | |||
==Inspiration== | ==Inspiration== | ||
Tevildo resembles in form the name ''Tybalt'' from William Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet'', who also has the title of "Prince of Cats". | ''Tevildo'' resembles in form the name ''[[:Wikipedia:Tybolt|Tybalt]]'' from William Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet'', who also has the title of "Prince of Cats". | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 09:33, 12 August 2020
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| "Tevildo and Tinúviel" by Alan Lee | |
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| Other names | Tifil/Tiberth (G) |
| Affiliation | Melko |
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| Race | Cat |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Tevildo |
Tevildo, or the "Prince of Cats", was a servant of Melko according to the early version of the Legendarium in The Book of Lost Tales.
History
He was an evil fay in the form of a great black cat with a collar of gold, which he used to keep his thanes in utter thraldom. During the Quest for the Silmaril, Beren was captured by Melko and sent as a servant to Tevildo. However the cat was defeated by Huan and Tinúviel when they forced him to reveal the spell which held the stones of his castle together and which held cats under his evil sway. When his collar was removed the other cats shrunk. Fearing mockery by Melko or punishment for his defeat, Tevildo fled.
Later Tevildo's place in the narrative was replaced by that of the Necromancer, Thû (later renamed Sauron), in the later Legendarium. Thû (and later Sauron) was the "Lord of Werewolves", in contrast to Tevildo's position as "Prince of Cats"; the cat-versus-dog theme prominent in the "Tale of Tinúviel" was thus eliminated in later writings.[1]
Etymology
Tevildo is Qenya. Although it is not given a literal translation, it is said to derive from the root TEFE related with "hate" or "hatred". His Gnomish name is Tifil.[2] This Gnomish name was later changed to Tiberth; and he was given the titles Vardo Meoita in Qenya and Bridhon Miaugion in Gnomish, both meaning "Prince of Cats".[3]
Inspiration
Tevildo resembles in form the name Tybalt from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, who also has the title of "Prince of Cats".
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "I. The Tale of Tinúviel"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part I, entry "Tevildo"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part II", entry "Tevildo"
