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'''Beleg Cúthalion''' was a [[Sindar]] who served in the army of King [[Elu Thingol]] of [[Doriath]]. He followed no man and could not be restrained in the [[Dagor Aglareb]], when he and [[Mablung of the Heavy Hand|Mablung]] joined the western army of [[Fingon]] and went forth to fight.  
'''Beleg Cúthalion''' was a [[Sinda]] who served King [[Thingol|Elu Thingol]] of [[Doriath]]. He was considered to be the best archer and huntsman of his time.
 
==History==
==History==
Together with Mablung, he was one of the great captains of the [[Sindar]], and took part in the [[Hunting of the Wolf]]. Beleg carried a black bow named [[Belthronding]], to which his surname referred, and an arrow called [[Dailir]].
Together with [[Mablung]], he was one of the great captains of the [[Sindar]]. Beleg was captain of the [[Marchwardens]] and therefore was usually on duty on Doriath's northern borders near [[Brethil]], [[Dimbar]] and [[Nan Dungortheb]]. Beleg carried a black bow named [[Belthronding]], to which his [[epessë]] (surname) referred, and an arrow called [[Dailir]].
 
If he went outside of Doriath, he was often accompanied by Mablung, e.g. when they went to the [[Mereth Aderthad]].<ref>{{S|13}}</ref> He and Mablung also were the only two Elves from Doriath who joined the hosts of the Noldor in [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]].<ref>{{S|Fifth}}</ref>
 
He took part in the [[Hunting of the Wolf]], together with King Thingol, Mablung, [[Beren|Beren Ercharmion]] and the great hound [[Huan]].
===With Túrin===
Later he became a good friend and brother-in-arms of [[Túrin|Túrin Turambar]], and thus became ensnared in Túrin's accursed fate. For a long time Túrin joined Beleg in Dimbar.
 
When Túrin fled from [[Doriath]], Beleg received permission from Thingol to follow him into exile. He deemed his bow unsuited for this task and from Thingol's armoury chose the sword [[Anglachel]] that [[Eöl]] had forged and given to Thingol in tribute.
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Túrin Returns to Find Beleg Being Held Captive.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''Túrin Returns to Find Beleg Being Held Captive'']]
Beleg was captured by the band of outlaws Túrin led near [[Amon Rûdh]] and was tortured, because Túrin was not present. He brought word from Thingol to Túrin that he was free to return to Doriath, but Túrin neglected the offer. After returning to Thingol to bring the news, Beleg returned into the north marches, when winter came, he set out again to join Túrin.<ref>{{CH|6}}</ref>
 
The outlaws had meanwhile taken about at [[Bar-en-Danwedh]], the halls of [[Mîm]], the [[Petty-dwarf]].
[[File:Abe Papakhian - The Helm and the Bow.jpg|thumb|Abe Papakhian - ''The Helm and the Bow'']]
Together with Túrin, Beleg became for a while a captain against Morgoth, and the place where they dwelt became known as [[Dor-Cúarthol]], the "Land of Bow and Helm". Mîm hated the Elves and Beleg especially, though there was no reason for this.
 
When Mîm was captured by Orcs, he revealed where the outlaws had their refuge. After fierce battle upon the top of Amon Rûdh all men were slain and Túrin captured. Beleg was bound and left back alive, as was demanded by Mîm who wanted to deal with the Elf personally. But Andróg, one of Túrin's men, was still alive and, though mortally wounded, chased Mîm away and cut Beleg's bonds.<ref>{{CH|8}}</ref>
 
Beleg was grievously wounded, but he was skilled in healing and after he had recovered, followed the [[Orcs]] into  [[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Taur-nu-Fuin]], where he met [[Gwindor]], an Elf of [[Nargothrond]] who had been captured in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad but escaped from slavery in [[Morgoth]]'s mines. With help from Gwindor, who had seen the passing by Orc-band, Beleg found the Orc-camp at night. He shot one by one the [[wolves]] who guarded the camp. He then was able to rescue Túrin, who was unconscious because of the torture he had endured, during a thunderstorm.
 
===Death===
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Beleg is Slain.jpg|thumb|left|''Beleg is Slain'' by [[Ted Nasmith]].]]Beleg carried Túrin away from the camp and cut his bonds with his sword. But the blade slipped away and cut into Túrin's flesh. Awaking suddenly and filled with terrible memories of past torture, Túrin only perceived a shape bent over him with a blade believing the Orcs were about to torture him again. Finding his hands unbound, in a sudden rage of self defense, Túrin wrested Anglachel from Beleg and killed him.
 
Beleg was buried along with his bow Belthronding by Túrin and Gwindor. Anglachel had turned black and blunt when spilling its master's blood. But Anglachel Gwindor took it with him, for he deemed it better to use the blade for vengeance agains Morgoth, than to rot in the earth.<ref>{{CH|9}}</ref>


Later he became a good friend and brother-in-arms of [[Túrin|Túrin Turambar]], and thus became ensnared in Túrin's accursed fate. When Túrin left [[Doriath]], Beleg received permission from Thingol to follow him into exile, wielding the black sword [[Anglachel]] that [[Eöl]] had forged and given to Thingol in tribute. Beleg found Túrin at [[Amon Rûdh]] and was tortured by the outlaws until Túrin found and released him. Together with Túrin, Beleg became for a while a captain against Morgoth, and the place where they dwelt became known as [[Dor-Cúarthol]], the "Land of Bow and Helm". When Túrin was captured by [[Morgoth]], Beleg was grievously wounded, yet with the knowledge and strength of an elite Elven warrior he recovered and followed the [[Orcs]]. He met the escaped thrall [[Gwindor]] in [[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Taur-nu-Fuin]], and together they rescued Túrin, but Beleg accidentally cut Túrin with his sword. Túrin awoke and did not recognize Beleg in the darkness, and assumed the shape bent over him with a blade was an Orc who was about to torture him again. In a sudden rage of self defense, [[Túrin]] wrested Anglachel from Beleg and killed him.
Túrin afterwards made a song for Beleg, named ''[[Laer Cú Beleg]]'', the Song of the Great Bow.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
''Beleg'' means "mighty" in [[Sindarin]]. His [[epessë]] ''Cúthalion'' means "Strongbow".
''Beleg'' means "mighty" in [[Sindarin]].<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''beleg''</ref> His [[epessë]] ''Cúthalion'' means "Strongbow".


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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{{references}}
{{references}}
* ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'', passim.
* ''[[Silmarillion]]'', [[Of Túrin Turambar]]
* ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', [[Narn i Chîn Húrin]]


[[Category:Characters in The Children of Húrin]]
[[Category:Characters in The Silmarillion]]
[[Category:Sindar]]
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Revision as of 16:17, 29 December 2013

This article is about the Elf of the First Age. For the the King of Arthedain, see Beleg (King of Arthedain).
Beleg
Sinda
Anna Lee - Beleg.jpg
Biographical Information
Other namesCúthalion (S, "Strongbow")
"Beleg the Archer"[1]
PositionChief of the marchwardens
LocationDoriath
AffiliationHunting of the Wolf
LanguageDoriathrin (Sindarin dialect)
DeathF.A. 490
Taur-nu-Fuin
Physical Description
GenderMale
ClothingLarge cloak[2]
WeaponryAnglachel and Belthronding
GalleryImages of Beleg

Beleg Cúthalion was a Sinda who served King Elu Thingol of Doriath. He was considered to be the best archer and huntsman of his time.

History

Together with Mablung, he was one of the great captains of the Sindar. Beleg was captain of the Marchwardens and therefore was usually on duty on Doriath's northern borders near Brethil, Dimbar and Nan Dungortheb. Beleg carried a black bow named Belthronding, to which his epessë (surname) referred, and an arrow called Dailir.

If he went outside of Doriath, he was often accompanied by Mablung, e.g. when they went to the Mereth Aderthad.[3] He and Mablung also were the only two Elves from Doriath who joined the hosts of the Noldor in Nirnaeth Arnoediad.[4]

He took part in the Hunting of the Wolf, together with King Thingol, Mablung, Beren Ercharmion and the great hound Huan.

With Túrin

Later he became a good friend and brother-in-arms of Túrin Turambar, and thus became ensnared in Túrin's accursed fate. For a long time Túrin joined Beleg in Dimbar.

When Túrin fled from Doriath, Beleg received permission from Thingol to follow him into exile. He deemed his bow unsuited for this task and from Thingol's armoury chose the sword Anglachel that Eöl had forged and given to Thingol in tribute.

Ted Nasmith - Túrin Returns to Find Beleg Being Held Captive

Beleg was captured by the band of outlaws Túrin led near Amon Rûdh and was tortured, because Túrin was not present. He brought word from Thingol to Túrin that he was free to return to Doriath, but Túrin neglected the offer. After returning to Thingol to bring the news, Beleg returned into the north marches, when winter came, he set out again to join Túrin.[5]

The outlaws had meanwhile taken about at Bar-en-Danwedh, the halls of Mîm, the Petty-dwarf.

Abe Papakhian - The Helm and the Bow

Together with Túrin, Beleg became for a while a captain against Morgoth, and the place where they dwelt became known as Dor-Cúarthol, the "Land of Bow and Helm". Mîm hated the Elves and Beleg especially, though there was no reason for this.

When Mîm was captured by Orcs, he revealed where the outlaws had their refuge. After fierce battle upon the top of Amon Rûdh all men were slain and Túrin captured. Beleg was bound and left back alive, as was demanded by Mîm who wanted to deal with the Elf personally. But Andróg, one of Túrin's men, was still alive and, though mortally wounded, chased Mîm away and cut Beleg's bonds.[6]

Beleg was grievously wounded, but he was skilled in healing and after he had recovered, followed the Orcs into Taur-nu-Fuin, where he met Gwindor, an Elf of Nargothrond who had been captured in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad but escaped from slavery in Morgoth's mines. With help from Gwindor, who had seen the passing by Orc-band, Beleg found the Orc-camp at night. He shot one by one the wolves who guarded the camp. He then was able to rescue Túrin, who was unconscious because of the torture he had endured, during a thunderstorm.

Death

Beleg is Slain by Ted Nasmith.

Beleg carried Túrin away from the camp and cut his bonds with his sword. But the blade slipped away and cut into Túrin's flesh. Awaking suddenly and filled with terrible memories of past torture, Túrin only perceived a shape bent over him with a blade believing the Orcs were about to torture him again. Finding his hands unbound, in a sudden rage of self defense, Túrin wrested Anglachel from Beleg and killed him.

Beleg was buried along with his bow Belthronding by Túrin and Gwindor. Anglachel had turned black and blunt when spilling its master's blood. But Anglachel Gwindor took it with him, for he deemed it better to use the blade for vengeance agains Morgoth, than to rot in the earth.[7]

Túrin afterwards made a song for Beleg, named Laer Cú Beleg, the Song of the Great Bow.

Etymology

Beleg means "mighty" in Sindarin.[8] His epessë Cúthalion means "Strongbow".

See Also

References