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:Gil-galad wields the spear during the introduction instance for High Elves in the [[Battle of Dagorlad]]. Later, Aeglos is discovered perched atop a pillar-like pinnacle in the Plateau of [[Gorgoroth]], where it continues to emit a bright light. It is left alone by expeditionaries in [[Mordor]] as a Beacon of Hope for those that traverse the dark wastes. | :Gil-galad wields the spear during the introduction instance for High Elves in the [[Battle of Dagorlad]]. Later, after [[Sauron]]'s fall, Aeglos is discovered perched atop a pillar-like pinnacle in the Plateau of [[Gorgoroth]], where it continues to emit a bright light. It is left alone by expeditionaries in [[Mordor]] as a Beacon of Hope for those that traverse the dark wastes. | ||
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Revision as of 21:57, 4 December 2018
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| "Aiglos" by Audrey Corman | |
| Pronunciation | eye-glos |
| Owner | Gil-galad |
Aeglos was the name for the spear of High King of the Noldor Gil-galad which was greatly feared by the enemy. It was carried by the King to the War of the Last Alliance, but it was broken when Gil-galad fell in combat against Sauron himself, on the slopes of Mount Doom S.A. 3431.[1][2]
Etymology and names
Aeglos means "snow-point"[3] or "icicle"[4]. The element aeg means "point" from root AYAK, "sharp, pointed", and the element los means "snow".[5][6]
In editions of The Lord of the Rings prior to 2005, the spear is spelled Aiglos. Tolkien, however, commented in a manuscript that the more correct Sindarin spelling is in fact Aeglos.[7][8]
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Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- Aiglos is a Holy weapon with magical abilities.[9]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- Aiglos, only playable by Warriors, gives a direct influence against Elves.
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Gil-galad is seen wielding the spear. Warren Mahy desgined the weapon.[10]
2007-18: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Gil-galad wields the spear during the introduction instance for High Elves in the Battle of Dagorlad. Later, after Sauron's fall, Aeglos is discovered perched atop a pillar-like pinnacle in the Plateau of Gorgoroth, where it continues to emit a bright light. It is left alone by expeditionaries in Mordor as a Beacon of Hope for those that traverse the dark wastes.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Index
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001, p. 11
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 231
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1994), Treasures of Middle-earth (2nd edition) (#2010)
- ↑ Gary Russell, The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring
| Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium | |
| Arrows: | Black Arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow |
|---|---|
| Axes: | Dramborleg · Durin's Axe |
| Bows: | Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim |
| Knives: | Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting |
| Maces: | Grond |
| Spears: | Aeglos |
| Swords: | Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril · Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë |
