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'''Gorgol the Butcher''' was an [[Orcs|Orc]] of the [[First Age]], | '''Gorgol the Butcher''' was an [[Orcs|Orc]] of the [[First Age]], who is only mentioned once in ''[[The Lay of Leithian Recommenced|The Lay of Leithian]]''. During the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw in [[Dorthonion]], Gorgol the Butcher was hewn by [[Beren]].<ref>{{LB|4}}, "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape", ''verse 519'', p. 344</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 21:58, 11 May 2022
Gorgol the Butcher was an Orc of the First Age, who is only mentioned once in The Lay of Leithian. During the recounting of Beren's deeds of valor as an outlaw in Dorthonion, Gorgol the Butcher was hewn by Beren.[1]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lays of Beleriand, "IV. The Lay of Leithian Recommenced", "3. Of Beren son of Barahir & his escape", verse 519, p. 344
