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The pass of Cirith Ungol was located in a cleft on the slope of the mountain on the left side of the [[Morgul Pass]]. It could be reached by climbing the [[Stairs of Cirith Ungol]] at the beginning of the [[Morgul Vale]]<ref name=Stairs>{{TT|Stairs}}</ref>, passing through a tunnel<ref name=Lair>{{TT|Lair}}</ref>, and taking a long flight of broad, shallow steps to the cleft<ref name=Choices>{{TT|Choices}}</ref> with the crown of the pass after which the road turned left and plunged steeply down.<ref name=Tower>{{RK|Tower}}</ref> | The pass of Cirith Ungol was located in a cleft on the slope of the mountain on the left side of the [[Morgul Pass]]. It could be reached by climbing the [[Stairs of Cirith Ungol]] at the beginning of the [[Morgul Vale]]<ref name=Stairs>{{TT|Stairs}}</ref>, passing through a tunnel<ref name=Lair>{{TT|Lair}}</ref>, and taking a long flight of broad, shallow steps to the cleft<ref name=Choices>{{TT|Choices}}</ref> with the crown of the pass after which the road turned left and plunged steeply down.<ref name=Tower>{{RK|Tower}}</ref> | ||
During the [[War of the Last Alliance]] [[Isildur]] sent his sons Aratan and Ciryon to [[Minas Ithil]] to prevent the forces of Sauron from passing through Cirith Dúath, which was later called Cirith Ungol.<ref>{{UT|7a}}, note 11</ref> | |||
The pass of Cirith Ungol was probably named after the giant [[spiders|spider]] [[Shelob]], who dwelt there.<ref>{{RK|Index}}, "Cirith Ungol [Pass of the Spider]"</ref> It was also referred to as the "high pass".<ref>{{TT|Gate}}</ref><ref>{{TT|Pool}}</ref><ref Name=Choices/> | The pass of Cirith Ungol was probably named after the giant [[spiders|spider]] [[Shelob]], who dwelt there.<ref>{{RK|Index}}, "Cirith Ungol [Pass of the Spider]"</ref> It was also referred to as the "high pass".<ref>{{TT|Gate}}</ref><ref>{{TT|Pool}}</ref><ref Name=Choices/> | ||
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During the [[War of the Ring]], in [[March]] {{TA|3019}}, [[Gollum]] led [[Frodo Baggins]] and [[Samwise Gamgee]] up the Stairs of Cirith Ungol<ref name=Stairs/> into [[Shelob's lair]].<ref name=Lair/> | During the [[War of the Ring]], in [[March]] {{TA|3019}}, [[Gollum]] led [[Frodo Baggins]] and [[Samwise Gamgee]] up the Stairs of Cirith Ungol<ref name=Stairs/> into [[Shelob's lair]].<ref name=Lair/> | ||
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| Cirith Ungol | |
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| "Cirith Ungol" by Rob Alexander | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Ephel Dúath |
| Type | Pass |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Men, Orcs, Shelob |
| Events | Quest of the Ring |
| Gallery | Images of Cirith Ungol |
Cirith Ungol was a pass through the Ephel Dúath that led into Mordor.
The pass of Cirith Ungol was located in a cleft on the slope of the mountain on the left side of the Morgul Pass. It could be reached by climbing the Stairs of Cirith Ungol at the beginning of the Morgul Vale[1], passing through a tunnel[2], and taking a long flight of broad, shallow steps to the cleft[3] with the crown of the pass after which the road turned left and plunged steeply down.[4]
During the War of the Last Alliance Isildur sent his sons Aratan and Ciryon to Minas Ithil to prevent the forces of Sauron from passing through Cirith Dúath, which was later called Cirith Ungol.[5]
The pass of Cirith Ungol was probably named after the giant spider Shelob, who dwelt there.[6] It was also referred to as the "high pass".[7][8][3]
The pass of Cirith Ungol was guarded by the Tower of Cirith Ungol that was built by the Men of Gondor after the War of the Last Alliance as an eastern outpost of the defences of Ithilien to keep enemies in Mordor.[4]
During the War of the Ring, in March T.A. 3019, Gollum led Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee up the Stairs of Cirith Ungol[1] into Shelob's lair.[2]
Etymology
Cirith Ungol (pron. [ˈkiriθ ˈuŋɡol]) is a Sindarin name meaning "Spider's Cleft", composed of cirith and ungol.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Shelob's Lair"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Choices of Master Samwise"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Tower of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields", "Notes", note 11
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Index", "Cirith Ungol [Pass of the Spider]"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Black Gate is Closed"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Forbidden Pool"
